Oman Education Sector Research Highlights

Interview

Rahma bint Ibrahim Al Mahrooqi, Minister for Higher Education, Research and Innovation: Interview
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Interview: Rahma bint Ibrahim Al Mahrooqi In what ways can the private sector further contribute to research and development (R&D) output? RAHMA BINT IBRAHIM AL MAHROOQI: The private sector can contribute to R&D through energy-related activities. In this sense, the EJAAD platform, a virtual collaborative programme, has around 40 partners who produce R&D action plans that align industry…

Overview

Public investment supports education and health care in Oman
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Education, health and other social services are central to Oman Vision 2040, the country’s long-term development framework that aims to create a knowledge-driven, diversified and competitive economy. Indeed, the authorities are working to shift a portion of the local workforce to the private sector, as well as enhance the role of private entities in the provision of both heath care and insurance…

Analysis

Local pharmaceuticals production to bolster Oman’s self-sufficiency
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To boost local production of pharmaceutical goods and medical devices, Oman unveiled plans in 2020 to establish new pharmaceutical factories that would help ease reliance on imports, increase national output, and diversify the economy and export revenue. There were five local companies producing medicines and medical equipment when the plans were announced; Oman is seeking to develop five additional…

Analysis

Higher education driving patent innovation
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In terms of the filing of international patents, 2022 was a record-breaking year, with higher education playinga significant role in driving innovation and expanding international practices regarding intellectual property (IP). The UNWorld Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) reported in February 2023 that 278,100 international patents had been filed globally in 2022, a 0.3% increase…

Chapter

The Report: Oman 2023: Education & Health
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Country Report

The Report: Oman 2023
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Oman has successfully stabilised public finances by implementing cost-saving measures and reforms while benefiting from higher oil prices. Additionally, the government is focusing on enhancing oversight and consolidating public sector entities to enhance efficiencies, improve the business environment and attract greater foreign direct investment over the long term. As a result, Omanâ€™s sover

Event

Edutrac Oman 2022

Leveraging the surge in the Sultanate’s Higher Education, Training and Career sector, the 8th edition of EduTraC Oman will take place on 23 - 25 Oct 2022. In support of Oman’s direction to develop and expand its higher education sector, trade exhibitions organizer Al Nimr Expo brings to the fore the highly relevant EduTraC Oman in its hybrid edition. Now on its 9th successful year, this event…

Economic News

How has the pandemic changed university course offerings in the Gulf?
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– GCC universities are adapting their offerings to the post-pandemic economy – Boom areas include cybersecurity, software design, robotics and fintech – There has also been an increase in drug development and supply chain courses – Some institutions are teaming up with private players to help meet industry needs With the current semester winding up, many higher education institutions…

Overview

Private education stepping in to meet rising demand in Oman
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Oman’s government continues to prioritise education as part of its broader plans to modernise the economy and provide jobs for its growing population. In recent years the focus at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels has been on innovation, as well as greater regulation and oversight of education quality. As it pushes for greater Omanisation in the local economy, the government is increasingly…

Overview

The developing world sees challenges and opportunities in changing global migration patterns
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As the world’s nations and businesses become increasingly interconnected, so too does the flow of global migration. According to the OECD’s “International Migration Outlook 2018” report, in 2017 some 258m people resided in a country other than the one they were born in, and over 5m foreign-born persons were permanently settled in OECD countries. This flow of people not only brings benefits…

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