Muscat – Officials from Oman’s Ministry of Education and Jordan’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research met this week to discuss avenues for enhanced cooperation in higher education. The Jordanian delegation, led by Shadi Awad, Secretary-General of Jordan’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, held talks with Dr. Abdullah bin Ali al Shibli, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Education for Higher Education in Oman.

The discussions focused on identifying opportunities to strengthen academic collaboration between the two countries, including initiatives to increase the number of Omani students enrolling in Jordanian universities. The Jordanian side presented information on the educational facilities and support available to international students, alongside an overview of the quality and outcomes of Jordan’s higher education system.

Another significant part of the agenda was the mutual recognition of universities and higher education institutions in Oman and Jordan. Both parties explored mechanisms to facilitate academic exchange and cooperation in scientific research, aiming to deepen educational ties and shared expertise. The dialogue underlined the commitment of both nations to advancing their higher education sectors by leveraging existing fraternal relations.

The meeting involved several senior officials from both ministries and formed part of a broader effort to expand cooperation between higher education institutions in Oman and Jordan. This collaboration seeks to contribute to the development and modernization of higher education frameworks in both countries, reflecting their shared interests and long-standing partnership.