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Sohar, 4 May (ONA) --- The Directorate General of Education in North Al Batinah Governorate today signed a cooperation agreement with Ooredoo to supply Liwa Science and Innovation Center with a set of robotics, supporting educational objectives and their application in teaching and training.

The agreement was signed by Dr. Walid Talib Al Hashmi, Director General of the Directorate General of Education in North Al Batinah, and Aisha Salem Al Shuaili, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Ooredoo.

Al Hashmi emphasized that this agreement represents a significant step in supporting educational initiatives, effectively contributing to the development of students' skills in programming and artificial intelligence. He added that these robotics will provide a practical and stimulating training environment, enabling students to compete in local, regional, and international robotics and AI competitions, thereby enhancing the governorate's students' presence in scientific and innovative forums.

On her part, Aisha Al Shuaili explained that this initiative aligns with Ooredoo's strategy to support local communities and enhance Omani youth's capabilities in technical fields. It aims to build a competent generation capable of meeting the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) through partnerships that foster integration between the public and private sectors.