Education

The management of curriculum adaptation for curriculum specialists in the Gulf region

On the basis of the information so far available from the Gulf region, we may conclude that there is a great sense of urgency among the education specialists and administrators about the necessity of a radical change in the school curricula in order to face the great challenges of the new century including : globalization of the economy, drastic changes in the world of work and employment,...

Oman human resources development through education and training

Prospects The Sultanate of Oman has a sound, long-standing policy and a laudable track record in the progress of human resources development through education and training. Evidently, basic education for all is central to human resources development. In 1996 the Government, in co-operation with key sectors of the economy, critically evaluated the performance of each sector and the progress made...

Outlook Oman : An efforts to make the Sultanate the destination of choice for IT students

Outlook Oman looks at the latest efforts to make the Sultanate the destination of choice for IT students Omans first dedicated Middle East College of Information Technology (MECIT) opened its doors in October to a new batch of around200 students who are interested in furthering their career prospects in the emerging areas of technology and communication. Considered to be among the first colleges...

Beyond Education : SQU researches for a better society

As the premier knowledge-institution of the Sultanate of Oman, Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has been in the forefront in scientific researches for the benefit of society, the nation and the world. As a dynamic and progressive nation, Oman fully realises its challenge to compete with the developed society and the necessity to provide its citizens the best possible welfare. His Majesty the Sultan...