Muscat – In a move aimed at boosting graduate employability and strengthening the national workforce, the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MoHERI) has signed a cooperation programme with the Military and Security Services Pension Fund. The agreement was signed by H E Rahma bint Ibrahim al Mahrouqi, Minister of Higher Education, Research and […]
Muscat – In a move aimed at boosting graduate employability and strengthening the national workforce, the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MoHERI) has signed a cooperation programme with the Military and Security Services Pension Fund.
The agreement was signed by H E Rahma bint Ibrahim al Mahrouqi, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. It seeks to align higher education outcomes with labour market needs while creating new opportunities for Omani graduates to secure meaningful employment in specialised sectors.
The strategic partnership forms part of the ministry’s broader efforts to support Oman’s vision for workforce nationalisation and sustainable economic growth.
Under the agreement, the Military and Security Services Pension Fund will employ graduates from its sponsored academic programmes, primarily those holding bachelor’s degrees. Other specialisations may also be considered through mutual agreement between the two parties.
The sponsorship programme will support General Diploma graduates from 2025 to 2028, providing a steady pathway for students to enter specialised fields that meet labour market demands, particularly in technical and strategic areas.
Muscat – A group of students from the University of Science and Technology (UTAS) in Muscat has created an innovative and sustainable alternative to traditional printer ink using coffee waste. The student team, called Midad, developed an eco-friendly ink that is biodegradable, high-quality and competitively priced. The ink is compatible with existing printers, allowing users […]
Muscat – In a move aimed at enhancing the livelihoods of pastoral communities, the Environment Authority (EA) will implement the first phase of the Pasture Resting Initiative in Dhofar in 2026–2030. The initiative is expected to directly improve the livelihoods of 455,000 people in Dhofar and indirectly benefit more than 5.1mn individuals across the sultanate. […]
Nizwa – Ministry of Education has launched the second edition of the National Programme for Identification of Gifted Students in schools across Dakhliyah, as part of efforts to nurture creativity and innovation among young learners. The programme, which targets Grade 6 students, aims to identify those with exceptional intellectual and creative abilities and provide them […]
Muscat – Three- to five-star hotels recorded an 8.2% increase in guests this year till the end of August compared to the same period in 2024, according to the latest data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information. The total number of guests was 1,515,472, up from 1,400,735 during the corresponding period last year. […]
According to Royal Oman Police, there is a 50% increase in cybercrime in the sultanate. Have you or someone you know encountered suspicious online offers or fraudulent schemes? How did you respond? Here is what Muscat Daily readers said – Amal al Harthy, Private sector employee My cousin once received a fake message promising a […]
Muscat – In a move aimed at reinforcing Oman’s economic self-reliance, the Authority for Projects, Tenders and Local Content has announced that its Rabt platform now connects more than 300 local companies with over 5,000 industrial products. The platform is designed to strengthen supply chains and boost local content across key sectors. According to the […]
UTAS students develop eco-friendly printer ink from coffee waste
Pasture initiative to improve livelihoods of 455,000 in Dhofar
National programme to identify gifted students begins in Dakhliyah
Hotel revenues up 17.4%, guests 8.2% till August
Rise in cybercrimes in Oman: Have you been a victim?
Local content policy drives economic self-reliance in Oman