Oman: Ministry of Education signs pact to promote technology

Oman/May 15, 2018/by Times News Service/Source: http://timesofoman.com/

The Ministry of Education signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Oman Oil Production Company and Innovation (Ebtikar) for Intelligent Solutions Company.

The MoU comes to implement a number of technical projects that promote the use of technology in the field of education. It also seeks the integration of innovative digital projects that promote the educational process in the Sultanate.

With the presence of Dr Homoud Al Harthi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Education and Curriculum, Yahya Al Harthi, Director-General of the Directorate-General for Curriculum Development at the Ministry of Education, signed the MoU with Ashraf Al Mamari, vice-chairman of Oman Oil Company, and Eng Tamer Al Abri, Executive manager of Innovation Company.

The MoU is part of the Ministry of Education’s efforts to develop innovative electronic services that enhance the educational process in the Sultanate. It is also within the framework of the Oman Oil Exploration and Production Company’s keenness to support innovative scientific projects that enhance the educational aspect. The MoU also comes in line with the fact that Ebtikar (Innovation) for smart solutions is an Omani company characterised by the industry of smart applications and new technologies as well as innovating a new concept through the delivery of knowledge in entertainment.