MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, in cooperation with the Arab Open University, will host the Digital Universities Arab World 2025 on Tuesday.
The three-day conference, themed ‘Digital Innovation for Sustainable and Flexible Higher Education’, will discuss the latest global trends in digital university education, showcase pioneering experiences in the transition to innovative and sustainable education, and explore prospects for cooperation between Arab universities in the fields of educational technology, artificial intelligence and blended learning.
The conference will bring together more than 300 participants and 80 specialised speakers from 28 countries, along with 100 organisers and nearly 70 higher education institutions, reflecting the significant momentum and shared commitment to advancing the digital transformation of the higher education sector in the region.
The conference provides a platform that brings together university leaders, experts, industry partners and innovators in the Arab region to discuss the role of digital innovation in reshaping the higher education system and explore the exceptional opportunities offered by digital transformation and artificial intelligence in developing teaching and learning methods, supporting the goals of sustainability, globalisation and social responsibility in education.
The conference programme includes panel discussions and specialised workshops, addressing various topics, including: the future of hybrid and virtual learning, the impact of artificial intelligence on higher education institutions, governance models in light of digital transformations, and mechanisms for evaluating universities’ responses to technological developments and their impact on the lives of graduates.
The conference offers an opportunity to exchange experiences and best practices that contribute to shaping the future of university education in the Arab world. — ONA
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