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Transformation and innovation in Oman's higher education ecosystem
(MENAFN- Oxford Business Group) Oxford Business Group and UTAS report examines how higher education is evolving to support workforce readiness, innovation and economic diversification in Oman
Muscat, September 2026: Demand for future-ready talent is reshaping Oman's higher education landscape as institutions align more closely with labour market needs and the ambitions of Oman Vision 2040. Produced by Oxford Business Group (OBG) in partnership with the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), the publication examines how higher education is evolving to support workforce development, applied research, entrepreneurship, digital transformation and sustainable growth.
Titled Transformation and Innovation in Oman's Higher Education Ecosystem, the report explores the policy frameworks, institutional reforms and industry partnerships shaping the sector. It highlights how mechanisms such as work-integrated learning, programme review processes and industry engagement are strengthening alignment between education providers and employers, supporting more efficient school-to-work transitions and improving graduate readiness across priority sectors including manufacturing, tourism, the digital economy and sustainability-related industries.
The report also assesses how technological change and rising demand for digital, interdisciplinary and green skills are reshaping higher education priorities, as institutions place greater emphasis on applied research, entrepreneurship and international collaboration to strengthen innovation capacity and support Oman's long-term economic competitiveness.
The publication features an interview with Saeed Hamad Al Rubaie, Vice-Chancellor of UTAS, who highlights the central role of higher education in Oman's economic transformation.
"Higher education is an important enabler of Oman Vision 2040, supporting the transition to a more diversified and knowledge-based economy. As priority sectors expand, higher education institutions are placing greater emphasis on workforce alignment, applied learning, digital transformation and artificial intelligence to ensure graduates are equipped for evolving labour market needs."
Dana Carmen Agarbicean, OBG's Country Director for Oman, said that higher education is increasingly inseparable from Oman's economic transformation agenda.
"This report reflects the growing recognition that higher education institutions are not only preparing graduates but are actively strengthening the innovation capacity and talent pipeline that Oman's priority sectors depend on. As Vision 2040 advances, strengthening the links between higher education, industry and research will be essential to sustaining long-term growth and competitiveness," she noted.
Transformation and Innovation in Oman's Higher Education Ecosystem is now available to view and download at:
Muscat, September 2026: Demand for future-ready talent is reshaping Oman's higher education landscape as institutions align more closely with labour market needs and the ambitions of Oman Vision 2040. Produced by Oxford Business Group (OBG) in partnership with the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), the publication examines how higher education is evolving to support workforce development, applied research, entrepreneurship, digital transformation and sustainable growth.
Titled Transformation and Innovation in Oman's Higher Education Ecosystem, the report explores the policy frameworks, institutional reforms and industry partnerships shaping the sector. It highlights how mechanisms such as work-integrated learning, programme review processes and industry engagement are strengthening alignment between education providers and employers, supporting more efficient school-to-work transitions and improving graduate readiness across priority sectors including manufacturing, tourism, the digital economy and sustainability-related industries.
The report also assesses how technological change and rising demand for digital, interdisciplinary and green skills are reshaping higher education priorities, as institutions place greater emphasis on applied research, entrepreneurship and international collaboration to strengthen innovation capacity and support Oman's long-term economic competitiveness.
The publication features an interview with Saeed Hamad Al Rubaie, Vice-Chancellor of UTAS, who highlights the central role of higher education in Oman's economic transformation.
"Higher education is an important enabler of Oman Vision 2040, supporting the transition to a more diversified and knowledge-based economy. As priority sectors expand, higher education institutions are placing greater emphasis on workforce alignment, applied learning, digital transformation and artificial intelligence to ensure graduates are equipped for evolving labour market needs."
Dana Carmen Agarbicean, OBG's Country Director for Oman, said that higher education is increasingly inseparable from Oman's economic transformation agenda.
"This report reflects the growing recognition that higher education institutions are not only preparing graduates but are actively strengthening the innovation capacity and talent pipeline that Oman's priority sectors depend on. As Vision 2040 advances, strengthening the links between higher education, industry and research will be essential to sustaining long-term growth and competitiveness," she noted.
Transformation and Innovation in Oman's Higher Education Ecosystem is now available to view and download at:
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