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Observer
28-07-2025
- Business
- Observer
Future Pioneers camp begins in Al Batinah North
SUHAR: The third edition of the 'Future Pioneers' camp kicked off on Sunday at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Suhar, with the participation of 50 students from the Directorate-General of Education in Al Batinah North Governorate. The five-day camp aims to cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation among students. The initiative aligns with national efforts to prepare youth for the knowledge economy by equipping them with the tools and mindset to launch technology-driven start-ups and address real-world development challenges. The camp offers a blend of theoretical lectures and hands-on workshops covering innovation, investment and early-stage business development. Students will receive training in entrepreneurship, small and medium enterprise (SMEs) skills, and project ideation aimed at serving community and economic needs. The participants will gain insight into Oman's entrepreneurial ecosystem, including funding bodies, accelerators and incubators, bridging the gap between theory and practice. Organised by start-ups in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development, the camp concludes with an award ceremony recognising the top three student-led start-up ideas with financial incentives. - ONA
Observer
07-07-2025
- General
- Observer
Student programme to instil national values
NIZWA: The activities of the 2025 Student Summer Programme, titled 'My Summer: Connection and Growth", were launched on Sunday at the Directorate-General of Education in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. The programme includes the participation of 400 male and female students across four summer centres in several wilayats of the governorate and will run until July 17. The programme aims to develop students' skills, nurture their talents, enhance their cognitive and intellectual abilities, and promote scientific and creative thinking. It also seeks to help them make productive use of their free time, instil national and cultural values, and strengthen ties between educational institutions and the local community. The programme was also launched in Al Buraimi. The initiative seeks to instil ethical and social values while strengthening national identity and cooperative spirit. Dr Khalid bin Mohammed al Shabibi, Head of Educational Activities Department, emphasised that the summer programme brings together students of various ages – including talented and high-achieving individuals – across multiple domains: cultural, volunteer, vocational, entrepreneurial, athletic and value-based activities. "This creates valuable opportunities to equip participants with essential skills and nurture their potential in nation-building," he stated. This year's edition features 150 students distributed across four centres in the wilayats of Al Buraimi and Mahadha, with separate facilities for males and females in each location. - ONA
Observer
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Observer
'Arts Challenge Initiative' launched
MUSCAT: The first edition of the 'Arts Challenge Initiative' for students in Muscat Governorate schools kicked off on Tuesday at Mazoon College in the Wilayat of Al Seeb. Organised by the Directorate-General of Education in Muscat Governorate, the three-day event aims to nurture young artistic talents. Safia al Ghafri, School Activities Supervisor at the Directorate, stated that 240 male and female students from various schools across Muscat are participating. The three-day event aims to nurture young artistic talents. - ONA The participants have been divided into two colleges: Mazoon College for students from grades 4 to 8 and the Scientific College of Design for students from grades 9 to 12. The initiative will conclude on Thursday at the latter venue. - ONA
Observer
27-04-2025
- General
- Observer
Programme for gifted students begins
SUHAR: The first phase of the fourth edition of the National Programme for Identifying Gifted Students, 'Tharwa 4', has commenced on Sunday in Al Batinah North Governorate. Hamad bin Saif al Maamari, Director of the Department of Special Education and Continuous Education at the Directorate-General of Education in Al Batinah North, stated that 31 schools in the governorate have been selected for the initial phase of the programme, targeting approximately 1,974 male and female students. The implementation period will extend until May 8. He explained that the programme aims to identify students with high cognitive abilities linked to creativity and innovation by assessing their intelligence and creative potential. This will help determine the needs of gifted students and develop specialised enrichment programmes to nurture them both within and outside school settings. The initiative aligns with global trends emphasising the importance of supporting gifted students, harnessing their capabilities and building a comprehensive, updated digital database to track their progress, classify their achievements and document their contributions. Al Maamari further clarified that the identification and selection process follows clear, systematic criteria based on standardised tests and assessments. These tools measure students' abilities across academic, skill-based and creative dimensions, ensuring accurate and realistic results. This approach contributes to providing integrated development and care for gifted students. — ONA
