
Suhar – The International Maritime College Oman (IMCO) marked a significant academic milestone with the official launch of its Master of Science (MSc) in Process Plant Technology and Management. Held at the Crowne Plaza Ballroom in Suhar City, the ceremony attracted a distinguished audience of industry leaders, senior academics, alumni and prospective students, all united […]
Suhar – The International Maritime College Oman (IMCO) marked a significant academic milestone with the official launch of its Master of Science (MSc) in Process Plant Technology and Management. Held at the Crowne Plaza Ballroom in Suhar City, the ceremony attracted a distinguished audience of industry leaders, senior academics, alumni and prospective students, all united in a shared vision of advancing engineering leadership in line with Oman’s Vision 2040.
Aligning academia with industry needs
The launch event, brought together industry experts, academics, alumni, and students. The ceremony opened with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by a welcome address from Capt. P. Rajkumar, IMCO Dean, who stressed the need for academic programmes that reflect real-world industry demands.

Dr Salim al Araimi, Deputy Vice Chancellor, highlighted IMCO’s role in fostering innovation and supporting Oman Vision 2040. Keynote speaker Faiz al Jabri of OQ addressed the future of Oman’s process industry, calling for skilled engineers who can lead transformation. Dr Jimoh K. Adewole, Head of Process Engineering, detailed the MSc programme’s practical and flexible design, tailored for working professionals. It covers advanced process engineering, digitalisation, safety, risk management, and sustainability. Alumna Eng. Azza al Subhi shared her success story, while Prof. Ramachandran K. P. underlined the importance of graduate education in building national capacity.
The launch concluded with a networking session, reinforcing links between academia, industry, and future postgraduates seeking to enhance their careers while contributing to Oman’s industrial advancement.