Oman-Russia:Collaboration in Higher Education
Prof. Vlery, Prof. Yaser and Captain Murad have represented Belgorod University (BU) in several meetings with the Ministry of Higher Education in Oman.They have met with the Undersecretary of the Ministry, His Excellency Dr. Abdul lah M. Al Sarmi, who represented the Minister of Higher Education.
During the meeting, the University representatives introduced the University to the Ministry’s Officials, the Omani Officials included: Dr. Mahmood Al Suleimi- Director General (DG) of Scholarships, Hamed Al Balushi- Deputy DG, and Musallam Al Amri-Director of External Scholarships.
The Omani officials expressed their warm welcome to the University’s delegates and showed high interest for further cooperation in the field of higher education.
Both parties have further discussed methods and steps to enhance the existing relationship between Oman and Russia in the field of education, research and development and other related activities.
A proposal to exchange further visits was agreed on and will be arranged at the first available opportunity. In return, BU has officially invited His Excellency the Undersecretary and his team to visit BU, and the invitation has been accepted.
The Omani Officials have welcomed the idea, in principle, of sending Omani students to study at Belgorod University . They have also proposed to have a student exchange program between Omani Government colleges and BU, sending Russian Students to Oman for special research and studies, and Arabic studies. The idea of exchanging Professors between both parties was also discussed.
At the end, the Officials presented the traditional Omani Sweet (Halwa) with Omani Coffee and exchanged gifts.