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Oman hosts international conference on emerging technologies in higher education

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 14:22

Muscat – The second International conference on emerging technologies in multidisciplinary fields opened today at the Novotel Muscat Hotel, under the patronage of H H Sayyid Nader bin al Julandi al Said, Secretary General of the Diwan of Royal Court. The two-day event brings together academics, researchers, and education experts from across the globe to […]

Muscat – The second International conference on emerging technologies in multidisciplinary fields opened today at the Novotel Muscat Hotel, under the patronage of H H Sayyid Nader bin al Julandi al Said, Secretary General of the Diwan of Royal Court.

The two-day event brings together academics, researchers, and education experts from across the globe to explore the growing impact of emerging technologies on higher education. With the theme focused on digital transformation, the conference aims to provide forward-looking insights that will shape the future of universities.

Organised to align with global trends in innovation and education reform, the conference offers a platform to share best practices, case studies, and research on how institutions can successfully integrate technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and data analytics into academic environments.

Speakers and participants will address how these tools can enhance learning outcomes, increase accessibility, and support institutional agility in a rapidly evolving digital world. The event also emphasises the importance of reimagining traditional educational models to keep pace with the digital revolution.

The conference reinforces Oman’s commitment to educational excellence and its vision for a tech-empowered academic future that nurtures creativity, innovation, and global competitiveness.

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