17-05-2025
155 youngsters successfully complete Ruwaad programme
155 young Omanis celebrated the graduation of the 2024 group from the Oman Scholars Enrichment Programme, Ruwaad under the auspices of Sultan bin Salim al Habsi, Minister of Finance. This extensive initiative under Takatuf Oman lasted 14 months, starting the previous summer.
During this time, these participants successfully went through several phases, including a summer residency, a self-guided learning period, a winter workshop problem-solving and skill development as part of Oman Vision 2040 which enables moulding future workforce.
More than 1,000 people applied for the programme and nearly 800 were selected and out of these, 45 graduates were selected for an international scholarship lasting six years — beginning with two years at a boarding school and continuing with four years at a prestigious global university.
The ceremony kicked off with a video displaying the winter workshop, where students reflected on their experiences in the enrichment programme. Furthermore, parents shared their views on how the programme influenced their children. The event wrapped up with presentations from alumni of Oman Scholars Programme cohorts, who conveyed their journeys and shared messages with the 2024 group.
Speaking to the Observer, Mahmoud bin Abdullah al Owaini, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Finance, stressed that the Ruwaad programme goes beyond academic achievement; it is an investment in human capital, forming the bedrock of sustainable development in alignment with Oman Vision 2040.
He pointed out the students' ability to overcome challenges throughout the programme, showcasing their potential to thrive at top universities worldwide and return to Oman with invaluable expertise and insights.
'The future of Oman is shaped by its people, and initiatives like Ruwaad, the Oman Scholars Programme are crucial in realising this vision, as they come back with state-of-the-art knowledge, leadership skills and innovative ideas that contribute to the growth of the national economy,' he added.
The Oman Scholars Programme aims to prepare young Omanis for leadership and professional roles in both public and private sectors.
