Accra:A Jordanian delegation from the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development engaged in discussions with Omani officials to enhance cooperation in higher education. The talks aimed at expanding student and faculty exchanges and addressing the recognition of Jordanian universities in Oman.
According to Jordan News Agency, the discussions focused on updating the bilateral executive cooperation program in higher education. Efforts were made to encourage more Omani students to enroll in Jordanian universities and to review Jordanian institutions that are not currently recognized by Oman's higher education authorities. Additionally, the delegation aimed to establish a mechanism for recognizing these universities.
The Jordanian delegation included Shadi Masaadeh, Assistant Director of the Higher Education Department; Anis Mansour, a council member and head of its Legal Committee; and Muhannad Khatib, the minister's media adviser, director of the Unified Admission Coordination Unit, and ministry spokesperson. During their visit, they met with Oman's Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Higher Education, Abdullah Al-Shibli, and senior officials responsible for scholarships, academic recognition, and university admissions.
The discussions also explored opportunities to strengthen academic cooperation between universities in both countries, aiming to build a robust framework for future educational exchanges and collaborations.