Omans Bildungssektor ist mit der Gründung neuer internationaler Schulen, einer hervorragenden Infrastruktur für die Lehrerausbildung sowie der Einführung von Technologie-Innovationen in den Schulen auf eine große Expansion eingestellt.
Oman's education sector is set for a major expansion with the establishment of new international schools, world class infrastructure for teacher's training and employability education and introduction of technology-based innovations in schools. The development comes with Core Education and Technologies Ltd, a global leader in education, forming a historic joint venture with Muscat Overseas Company Ltd (MOC) through its Middle East-based subsidiary, Core Education and Consulting Solutions FZ LLC. The 50:50 joint venture will seek to develop a world-class education environment in the Sultanate. As per the terms set, the joint venture will establish international schools which will answer the needs of Omani residents who usually seek world-class education opportunities outside of the Sultanate. This would envisage introduction of technology-based innovations such as teaching aids at all schools. The joint venture will allow Core to align their educational products and solutions offerings to meet the government's vision where education is a major focus. Currently, the government spends an estimated $3.5 billion annually on education alone and allocates around 12-14 per cent of its yearly budgeted expenditure to the education sector. The joint venture will reinforce the strategy to develop strong brands, contribute meaningfully to the country's economy and work with proven partners to generate long-term value. The combined assets of both partners will provide a compelling platform to engage and enlighten a thirsty and growing audience. Sanjeev Mansotra, Chairman and Global CEO of Core Education and Technologies, said: "The complementary nature of Core Education and Muscat Overseas Company's well-proven expertise will drive new insights, solutions and efficiencies to further advance the two companies' shared vision of making an effective and well-developed education system accessible to the common man. This venture will demonstrate what is possible when leading companies with complementary capabilities work together to meet a common goal." The development is another milestone for Core as it expands its presence in the GCC's $65 billion education sector. Last month, the company signed a joint venture agreement with Qatar's Mackeen Holding and is in the process of finalising similar agreements with partners in Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries. Core is already expanding its presence in Africa rapidly with business in countries such as Mozambique and Ghana, among others. "Through our partnership with Muscat Overseas Company, we will develop the tools and programmes that provide students with the skills that are vital to their professional and even personal success. I am confident that our joint efforts will contribute meaningfully to the government's own measures to expand the education sector," he added.Major education projects under way