MUSCAT : The event unveiled the unit’s strategic axes, priorities, and directions alongside crucial national and international performance indicators.

His Excellency Dr. Khamis bin Saif Al Jabri, Head of the Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit, delivered a compelling visual presentation. He stressed that the initiative focuses on cultivating a high-quality education system rooted in community partnership and independent governance and highlighted the importance of evaluating educational standards against national and international benchmarks.

Dr Al Jabri stated that Oman Vision 2040 aims to reinforce religious values and Omani identity in the educational curricula, emphasising sustainable development and future skills.

Further discussing the vision, he noted the commitment to fostering a national scientific research and innovation system aimed at building a sustainable knowledge-based economy. This effort includes diversifying funding sources to bolster education and research initiatives across the Sultanate.

Dr Nasser bin Salem Al-Bimani, Assistant President of the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Al Musannah, expressed the university’s eagerness to utilize insights from this meeting to formulate strategies that will enhance the education system, promote scientific research and innovation, and instil values of identity and citizenship deeply rooted in Islamic traditions.

The meeting featured a dialogue session addressing key issues and aspirations related to education and scientific research in Oman. Attendees also enjoyed an exhibition showcasing student projects and innovations.

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