The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MoHERI) launched a campaign under the name “Study in Oman” to attract international students to study in Oman by introducing the local universities and colleges during Expo 2020 Dubai. The campaign was launched under the patronage of Dr. Rahma Al Mahrouqi, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. Aimed to
Laila Al Shaqsi, Director of the Educational Services Department at the General Directorate of Universities and Private Colleges in MoHERI, and Chairperson of the Supervising Committee of the Ministry’s Participation in Expo2020, said that the campaign aims to introduce Oman’s higher education institutes to visitors of the Expo as well as showcase the Sultanate’s capabilities in scientific research and innovation. She also added that the ministry launched a slogan and a website for the “Study in Oman” campaign.
The website contains all the information needed for an international student to study in Oman, such as the history of education in Oman, universities and institutes, learning Arabic, degree programs, and Omani heritage and culture.
Harith Al Jahwari, a member of the organizing committee for the participation of the MoHERI in Expo 2020 Dubai, said that the visitors of Expo are introduced to the features they get when studying in Oman such the quality in education, safety, and political stability as well as accommodation and visa facilities.
For 21 years, GHEDEX, the Global Higher Education Exhibition, has been the leading event in the Sultanate for Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation. The exhibition has always been a great opportunity for universities, colleges, and academic organizations to interact and connect with international students. This year's exhibition will be hybrid (Face to Face & Virtual Expo) and will take place at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center from March 27th to March 29th, 2022. It will promote the campaign “Study in Oman” especially with the virtual exhibition as it will facilitate delivering information about studying in Oman to international students without the need to come to the face-to-face exhibition.
The exhibition is also an effort from the ministry to enhance higher education in Oman through holding an International Conference on Quality in Higher Education, divided into sessions and panels, from March 28–29, and the Ghedex Awards for Excellence in Higher Education on March 28.
