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The three-day sub-regional forum on media and information literacy (Empowering Minds in the Age of Artificial Intelligence), organized by the Ministry of Education, represented by the Omani National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, and the UNESCO Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen in Doha, in cooperation with the Ministry of Information and in partnership with ICESCO and ALECSO, concluded with several recommendations, most notably: preparing a guide for media and information literacy; forming a multi-sectoral working group for cooperation and exchange of expertise ...

The Ministry of Education, represented by the Directorate-General of Special Education and Continuous Learning, and the Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Institute for the Blind celebrated International White Cane Day, which is a global symbol of the freedom and independence of people with visual impairments. It also aims to raise community awareness of their role and the need to support and empower them in various fields. The ceremony began with a Quranic recitation, a poem, and a theatrical performance that delivered meaningful messages about the importance of the white cane and its role in the lives ...

The Omani School Sports Association launched its plan and programs for the academic year 2025/2026, under the patronage of HE Prof. Dr. Abdullah bin Khamis Ambosaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Education and Chaiman of the Association. The plan included more than (20) diverse activities of competitions, festivals and forums that will be implemented in the educational directorates under the supervision of the sports committees, some of which will be in the assembly system in the Governorate of Muscat, in the presence of a number of CEOs, company officials, heads of sports ...

The Ministry of Education, represented by the Directorate-General of Private Schools, held an awareness session to spread the culture of "Public Employees and the Law." The session was attended by Dr. Khadija Al Salamiyah, Director-General of the Directorate-General of Private Schools, department directors and their assistants, department heads, and employees. The session was held in the Muscat Hall at the Ministry's General diwan. The session was presented by Dr. Ahmed Bani Araba, lawyer, legal advisor, and executive director of the Ahmed Bani Araba Law Firm and Legal ...

HE Dr. Madiha bint Ahmed Al Shaibaniyah, Minister of Education, conducted a field visit to a number of schools in the governorates of Al Dakhiliyah. This visit comes as part of her commitment to monitoring educational projects and reviewing development initiatives and educational programs that contribute to enhancing the quality of education. HE the Minister, visited a number of classrooms at Adam Primary School (5-10) and met with students to enhance direct communication with them and listen to their opinions and suggestions, which would contribute to developing the educational ...

HE Dr. Madiha bint Ahmed Al Shaibaniyah, Minister of Education, and her accompanying delegation met with HE Sheikh Hilal bin Said Al Hajri, Governor of Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, and a number of officials from the governorate. This visit is part of the Minister of Education's ongoing visits to meet with governors and members of municipal councils, strengthening communication and coordination and facilitating the exchange of visions and proposals on ways to develop the educational process. During the meeting, a visual presentation was presented, highlighting the Ministry's efforts ...

A delegation from the Ministry of Education participated in the MILSET Expo‑Sciences International (ESI 2025), held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This forum is one of the most prominent international non-competitive scientific events, dedicated to fostering the spirit of innovation among young people and opening up broad horizons for cooperation between educational and research institutions worldwide. More than 2,000 students and young people, ranging in age from 13 to 25, representing over 45 countries, ...

The 2025 Institutional Excellence Award for Gender Equality in Educational Institutions team visited Al-Nibras Primary School, Rawae'a Al-Ma'rifa International School, and Al-Ajyal Al-Asriya School. The award targets school administrators, social and psychological specialists, and school activities specialists. The visit included an explanation of the training plan for male and female teachers, based on establishing the foundations of equality and equal opportunities between the sexes. It also included developing models for extracurricular activities to promote gender equality in ...

The Omani National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, in partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation and Majan University College, held an introductory meeting on its tasks and competencies at Majan University College. The meeting was held under the patronage of HE Prof. Dr. Rahma bint Ibrahim Al Mahrouqi, Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation, and with the participation of a number of chairpersons, representatives, and students at private universities and colleges. This comes as part of the Omani National ...

The Ministry of Education, represented by the Career Guidance and Student Counseling Center, held a national dialogue session to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking and e-cigarettes. The session was part of its participation in the Higher Education, Training and Qualification Exhibition (Edu Track Oman), which is organized by Al Nimr Expo Company for three days. The session, which is held under the patronage of HE Prof. Dr. Abdullah bin Khamis Ambosaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education, was attended by school students at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center. The ...

The Ministry of Education, represented by the Directorate-General of Curriculum Development, the School Book Production Center, and the Educational Technology Department, implemented the third seminar, "Towards Integrated Development," targeting seventy employees from the Directorate. The seminar was held in the Muscat Hall at the Ministry's General Diwan. The seminar included three papers. The first, titled "A Project Guide to Common Linguistic Errors," was presented by Mahmoud Al-Fahdi, Senior Linguistic Proofer at the School Book Production Center. The second, ...

HE Dr. Madiha bint Ahmed Al Shaibaniyah, Minister of Education, patronized the honoring ceremony of the outstanding students in regional and international participation, which was held at the JW Marriott Hotel in Al Irfan City. The ceremony was attended by Their Excellencies the Undersecretaries of the Ministry and a number of invitees from government and private institutions, as well as the outstanding students and their parents. This ceremony was held to celebrate the achievements of Omani students in various scientific, cultural, and sporting events. During the ceremony, (120) students ...

  The Ministry of Education, represented by the Department of Innovation and Science Olympiad, implemented the "Innovative Learning Through Smart Robots" training program, targeting female teachers supervising the innovation program in the first cycle education. The program aims to empower teachers to employ smart robotics technologies in the educational process, contributing to enhancing the quality of education. It also aims to develop innovative thinking skills, apply programming concepts using the Vinci Bot robot, and create new educational strategies based on smart ...

  The Educational Measurement and Evaluation Center at the Ministry of Education implemented a training program entitled “Information Technology Series - Building Test and Exam Vocabulary for Grades (5-12)” at the Specialized Institute for Professional Training for Teachers. The program targeted (26) participants from educational supervisors and evaluation specialists, with the aim of providing them with the skills necessary to prepare the specifications network and build test vocabulary according to the approved technical standards in the subject of information ...

The Ministry of Education, represented by the Directorate-General of Private Schools, organized an introductory meeting on the calibration framework and the guide for equivalency of academic qualifications in the Sultanate of Oman. The meeting targeted representatives of private schools implementing the International Baccalaureate Diploma, department employees, and employees of the Measurement and Evaluation Department at the Directorate-General of Education in Muscat Governorate. The meeting took place at Sultan School. Hind Al Nuamani, Deputy Principal of Sultan School, delivered a ...