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The Ministry of Education, represented by the Directorate-General of Scholarships, organized the Internal Scholarship System Integration Forum (Undergraduate Level), with the participation of specialists and those concerned with admission, registration, and student services from various non-governmental higher education institutions in the Sultanate of Oman. The organization of the forum comes within the framework of the Ministry’s efforts to enhance communication and integration with non-governmental higher education institutions, and to continue developing the work system related ...

The Ministry of Education, represented by the Directorate-General of Scientific Innovation and Artificial Intelligence, implemented central training camp for the National Junior Olympiad (Science and Mathematics), with the participation of (40) students from the grades 7, 8, and 9, representing various educational directorates in the governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, as part of its efforts to prepare and qualify students to participate in regional and international Olympiads. The training program includes specialized scientific content focused on developing higher-order thinking ...

HE Dr. Madiha bint Ahmed Al-Shaibani, Minister of Education, inaugurated Al-Buraimi Center for Science and Innovation, in the presence of HE Dr. Hamad bin Ahmed Al-Busaidi, Governor of Al-Buraimi Governorate, in a step aimed at promoting modern learning environments, developing students’ skills in the fields of science and technology, refining their abilities in analytical and innovative thinking, and supporting applied learning and linking knowledge with practice. The establishment of the center comes in line with the goals of developing education by providing a stimulating ...

HE Dr. Madiha bint Ahmed Al-Shaibani, Minister of Education, visited a number of schools in Al-Buraimi Governorate, as part of the Ministry’s keenness to enhance direct communication with the educational field, and to assess the reality of the educational process, in order to contribute to developing the quality of learning outcomes, empowering educational staff, and supporting stimulating and sustainable learning environments. The visit aimed to assess the reality of the educational environment in the governorate’s schools, evaluate their readiness to support effective ...

The Directorate-General of Education in the South Sharqiyah Governorate launched two qualitative projects, namely the Sensory Integration Halls, with the support and community partnership of the Oman LNG Company and the STEM Oman project, as part of its continuous efforts to develop the quality of education and enhance its modern practices in a step aimed at empowering students and enhancing their educational and life skills. The inauguration was patronized by HE Majid bin Said Al Bahri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Administrative and Financial Affairs, and in the ...

The Ministry of Education celebrated the conclusion of the “Friends of the Road” road safety program for the academic year 2025/2026, which the Ministry is implementing in (70) government schools, and (5) private and international schools, in all educational directorates of the governorates in the Sultanate of Oman, in partnership with the Royal Oman Police and with the support of Oman Shell Company. The closing ceremony was patronized by Major General Hamed bin Ahmed bin Said Sakroun, Chairman of the Academy of Strategic and Defence Studies, in the presence of Their ...

The second Student Companies Exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Education, represented by the Career Guidance and Student Counseling Center, in cooperation with the Directorate-General of Education in the South Sharqiyah Governorate, and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Riyada), launched in the Wilayat of Sur, under the patronage of HE Dr. Yahya bin Badr Al-Maawali, Governor of South Sharqiyah, and in the presence of a number of Directors-General, officials, and members of the educational staff in the governorate, with wide participation from student companies ...

On behalf of HE Dr. Madiha bint Ahmed Al-Shaibani, Minister of Education, HE Majid bin Said Al-Bahri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Administrative and Financial Affairs, chaired the second meeting of the Improving Work in the Educational Field Committee for the academic year 2025/2026, in the presence of Their Excellencies the Undersecretaries of the Ministry, and the Directors-General of the Ministry’s General Diwan and the educational directorates in the governorates. The meeting comes in the context of following up on the development of the educational work system ...

The Ministry of Education, represented by the Directorate-General of Scouts, Guides and Student Activities, Department of Cultural, Social and Scientific Activities, concluded the activities of the eleventh School Theater Festival “Established Values... A Creative Generation”, with the participation of (8) theatrical performances from various educational directorates in the governorates, which lasted for five consecutive days, in the presence of stars of theatrical art in the Sultanate of Oman, the Gulf countries and the Arab world, as well as faculty members and students. The ...

HE Dr. Madiha bint Ahmed Al-Shaibani, Minister of Education, and her accompanying delegation, met with HH Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar, and a number of officials in the governorate, as part of the visits that HE is carrying out to enhance communication with governors and members of municipal councils, and to discuss ways to develop the educational process and exchange visions and proposals that support it. The meeting included a comprehensive review of the pillars of education development in the Sultanate of Oman. Dr. Sulaiman Al-Jamoudi, Director-General of ...

HE Dr. Madiha bint Ahmed Al-Shaibani, Minister of Education, and her accompanying delegation conducted field visits to educational institutions in the Dhofar Governorate, as part of monitoring the reality of the educational system in the school and university education sectors, identifying its developmental needs, and enhancing the quality of outputs in line with the requirements of Oman Vision 2040. At the beginning, HE visited Dhofar University, and was briefed on the most prominent developments in academic and administrative aspects. She discussed with officials a number of future ...

The Ministry of Education, represented by the Directorate-General of Scouts, Guides and Student Activities, Department of Cultural, Social and Scientific Activities, celebrated the kick-off of the eleventh School Theater Festival, “Established Values… Creative Generation,” with the participation of (8) theatrical performances from various educational directorates in the governorates. The opening ceremony was patronized by HE Eng. Ibrahim bin Said Al-Kharusi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism for Heritage, and in the presence of HE Dr. Intisar bint ...

The Ministry of Education signed a cooperation agreement today with the Omani Qatari Telecommunications Company (Ooredoo) to include scholarships within the Unified Admission Center system, thereby strengthening the link between educational outcomes and labor market needs. The agreement was signed by HE Dr. Madiha bint Ahmed Al-Shaibani, Minister of Education, and on behalf of Ooredoo by Saud bin Hamad Al-Riyami, CEO of the company, in the presence of several officials from both sides. The agreement aims to launch a national program that combines academic scholarships with an employment ...

The fourth edition of the National Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Week, organized by the Ministry of Education, launched in all educational directorates in the governorates of the Sultanate of Oman with broad participation from various governmental, private, and civil sectors, during the period from (5-9) April 2026. The National Science Week (STEM) is one of the national scientific initiatives implemented by the Ministry of Education to promote science learning, spread scientific culture, and emphasize the importance of science and innovation in the rapid scientific and ...

The Ministry of Education, represented by the Directorate-General of Scouts, Guides, and Student Activities (Scouts and Guides Department), and Safa Foods Company (SAOC) signed a cooperation program to support scouts and guides events and activities. The program was signed by HE Dr. Intisar bint Abdullah Al-Ambosaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry for Educational Support Programs, and Hamdoon bin Abdullah Al-Saqri, Chief Commercial Officer of Safa Foods Company, in the presence of Dr. Yaqoub Al-Nadabi, Director-General of the Directorate-General of Scouts, Guides, and Student Activities; ...