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Oman-China academic ties strengthen as SQU hosts top officials

Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) welcomed Xiao Jia, Vice Chairman of China’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee, to discuss new avenues of academic and scientific cooperation.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

MUSCAT : His Highness Sayyid Dr. Fahd bin Al Julanda Al Said, Chancellor of SQU, received the Chinese official at the university campus, highlighting the institution’s pivotal role in nurturing future leaders across various sectors. He pointed to existing collaborations with Chinese universities, particularly the agreement signed last year to teach the Chinese language at SQU’s College of Arts and Social Sciences.

The Chancellor also emphasized the importance of scholarships and active student exchange programs that continue to build bridges between Omani and Chinese academic institutions.

Xiao Jia praised the achievements of Sultan Qaboos University at the national level and spotlighted the Sultan Qaboos bin Said Chair for Arabic Language Studies at Peking University, established in 2007. The Chair plays a key role in translating Arabic-Chinese literature, conducting studies on Oman-China relations, and fostering cultural understanding through student activities and academic initiatives.

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