MoE signs pact to include employment-linked scholarships

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Education (MoE) signed a cooperation agreement on Wednesday with the Omani Qatari Telecommunications Company (Ooredoo) to include scholarships within the Unified Admission Centre system, thereby strengthening the link between educational outcomes and labour market needs.
The agreement was signed by Dr Madeeha bint Ahmed al Shaibani, Minister of Education, and on behalf of Ooredoo by Saud bin Hamad al Riyami, CEO of the company, in the presence of several officials from both sides.
The agreement aims to launch a national programme that combines academic scholarships with an employment track, by providing fourteen scholarships in technical and digital disciplines of national priority, while making employment opportunities available to graduates after meeting the specified criteria.
The programme includes scholarships sponsored by Ooredoo within the unified admissions system, to be implemented in successive phases to ensure sustainability and quality outcomes. The first phase includes job opportunities for beneficiaries after graduation.
This agreement underscores the Ministry of Education's commitment to developing the education system to meet labour market demands by building effective partnerships with the private sector. These partnerships contribute to preparing qualified national talent and enhancing their readiness to engage in vital sectors, particularly in technology and the digital economy.
The agreement also reflects the private sector's role in supporting human development efforts and contributing to building national capabilities, in line with the development priorities of the Sultanate of Oman.