Pact signed to fund scholarships

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation signed an agreement of cooperation with Asyad Group to fund scholarships in the logistics field for General Education Diploma (GED) graduates from the School Year 2021/2022. The agreement was signed by Dr Rahma bint Ibrahim al Mahrouqiyah, Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, and Eng Abdulrahman Salem al Hatmi, CEO of Asyad Group. The agreement embodies the keenness of the two sides in enhancing cooperation in academic fields and providing the labour market with specialized graduates in logistics. The ministry aims through this agreement to bolster its partnership with the private establishments and stimulate cooperation to provide learning opportunities for GED graduates in Oman. -- ONA