MoE collaborates with its counterpart in Sultanate of Oman

This agreement aims to enhance collaboration and the exchange of expertise in the field of education between the two ministries.

Dr. Al Falasi signed the agreement on behalf of the UAE, while Dr. Madiha bint Ahmed Al Shaibaniyah, Minister of Education of Oman, signed on behalf of Oman.

Ahmad Al Falasi said, “The UAE-Oman robust historical relations are built on social and cultural interdependence between the peoples of both nations, and these relations are fueled by joint cooperation in all fields. The visit of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the Sultanate of Oman last year and his meeting with His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, the Sultan of Oman, in addition to the subsequent signing of several memoranda of joint cooperation, reflect the desire of both countries to work closely and develop various aspects of their bilateral relations.”

For her part, Dr. Al Shaibaniyah mentioned that the Oman-UAE relations are based on historical ties between generations of the two brotherly peoples. She affirmed that the visit of the Emirati delegation to the Sultanate of Oman and the cooperation agreement between both parties will contribute to the advancement of education in both counties. She also lauded the UAE’s educational sector for its rich expertise and experiences, which benefits the students in both nations.

Dr. Al Falasi received an official invitation from Dr. Madiha Al Shaibaniyah to meet with senior officials from education and higher education in Oman, most notably, Sayyid Dr Fahad bin Al Julanda Al Said, President of Sultan Qaboos University and Professor Rahma bint Ibrahim Al Mahrooqi, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. In the meeting, he was briefed on the education process in Oman. He also visited Al Mahamid School for Basic Education and Sultan Qaboos University where he met with the administrative and teaching staff, as well as the students.