A delegation from the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held a meeting with the Omani National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, to discuss the programmes, projects and activities that will be implemented between ICESCO and the Sultanate of Oman soon in the fields of education, science and culture.

During the meeting, which took place on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at the headquarters of the Omani National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, the two parties reaffirmed their eagerness to implement several programmes in the current year and future programmes to consolidate joint cooperation between ICESCO and the Sultanate of Oman. ICESCO delegation and Dr. Yaseen Al-Mulla, representing Sultan Qaboos University, explored the latest developments in the procedures for establishing the ICESCO Chair at the University as well the signing of the agreement eventually.

The meeting came on the sidelines of the participation of ICESCO delegation in the activities of the third edition of the Oman Science Festival, which includes Dr. Salim Al Habsi, Programme Director at the General Secretariat of National Commissions and Conferences, and Dr. Foued El Ayni and Dr. Adel Smeda, Experts in ICESCO’s Science and Technology Sector.

The meeting was also attended by representatives of the Omani National Commission for Education, Culture and Science; Ms. Amina Al Balushi, Secretary General of the Commission, Dr. Mahmoud Al Abri, Assistant Secretary General, and Mr. Ahmed Al Balushi, Director of the Science Sector of the Commission.