MUSCAT: Knowledge Oman and Muscat College have embarked on an impactful collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing their shared commitment to educational and community development. This strategic partnership was initiated by the Research Centre at Muscat College and formalised during a dedicated meeting held at the college campus.
The MoU was signed by Dr Araby Madbouly, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs at Muscat College, and Tariq al Barwani, Founder of Knowledge Oman, in the presence of Abdullah al Farsi, Assistant Dean for Administrative and Financial Affairs, Balqees al Hassani, President of Knowledge Oman, along with representatives from both organisations. The collaboration aims to foster innovation, research and impactful community initiatives.
Dr Araby expressed his enthusiasm for the renewed partnership, stating, “This MoU reaffirms our shared vision to contribute meaningfully to Oman’s knowledge economy and Oman Vision 2040. Together, we aim to nurture a generation of responsible and innovative leaders.”
The partnership emphasises a stronger commitment to community development, with a particular focus on empowering students in entrepreneurship. As part of the collaboration, both institutions will work together to build a structured support system to foster the students’ entrepreneurial skills through equipping students with the necessary guidance and exposure to build sustainable and socially impactful business ventures.
Al Barwani said, “Knowledge Oman remains committed to national development through education and innovation. We are proud to continue this journey with Muscat College and look forward to enabling more students to create real-world impact.”
The partnership symbolises a deeper collaboration that not only fosters academic and research excellence but also promotes youth empowerment, innovation and community engagement across the Sultanate of Oman.
Under the terms of the agreement, Knowledge Oman will form a dedicated team of experts to coach students, offering mentorship and startup guidance. The initiative is designed to accelerate the development of student-led startups and stimulate an entrepreneurial mindset among the youth.
One of the key outcomes of the meeting was the decision to form a dedicated expert team from Knowledge Oman. This team will provide strategic support to students at Muscat College, including commercialisation advice and intellectual property guidance, to help transform their innovative ideas into viable business models that benefit the wider community.
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