DUBAI: Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education, met with Prof. Rahma Al Mahrooqi, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation of Oman, and her accompanying delegation at the Ministry of Education (MoE)’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The meeting, part of the Omani delegation’s official visit to the UAE on 5th and 6th March, focused on enhancing cooperation between both countries.
During the meeting, Dr. Al Falasi showcased MoE’s experience in regulating and improving the quality of higher education through international-standard evaluation systems. He also presented the UAE’s innovation and scientific research achievements and introduced the new ‘University Certificates Recognition’ system. The discussions covered topics such as exchanging best educational practices, enhancing bilateral cooperation and planning joint initiatives, including the establishment of the Omani Emirati Knowledge Dialogue Forum.
Dr. Al Falasi stated, ‘The UAE and Oman have strong relations with deep historical, soc
ial and cultural ties. This visit reaffirms both countries’ commitment to exchanging expertise, enhancing their educational systems and empowering students to be competitive contributors to their countries’ prosperous and sustainable future.’
The first day’s agenda included a tour of Khalifa University to review higher education practices and a visit to Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), to learn about their initiatives in renewable energy and sustainable development. They also explored public-private partnership mechanisms in the realms of innovation and scientific research.
On the second day, the delegation will visit the Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET), and review regulations for vocational institutions in the Emirate. They will then visit the Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation in Dubai to learn about its expertise in cultivating innovation within the government sector and the Government Accelerators initiative.
In 2023, during an of
ficial visit to Oman, the UAE Ministry of Education signed a cooperation agreement with its Omani counterpart to enhance joint work and exchange experiences in the educational field.
Present at the meeting from the UAE side were several senior officials from MoE. Oman’s delegation included Dr. Ahmed bin Hilal bin Saud Al Busaidi, Ambassador of Oman to the UAE, along with senior officials from the Omani Ministry and presidents of Oman-based universities.
Source: Emirates News Agency
