When a student can’t submit their essay because the household’s only device is being used by three siblings for school, or because their mobile data ran out mid-lecture, they are experiencing digital poverty. Digital poverty describes a cluster of overlapping disadvantages: lack of access to devices, unreliable or unaffordable internet connectivity, and insufficient digital skills […]
Muscat: The Ministry of Education (MoE) issued a clarification on Ministerial Decision No. 155/2026, which sets out new admission requirements for Omani students applying for educational specialisations. The ministry stated that the regulations apply to General Education Diploma (GED) graduates seeking admission to education-related programmes, as well as applicants for the professional teaching qualification diploma. […]
Qais Al Yousef, Chairman, Public Authority for Special Economic Zones & Free Zones (OPAZ), was briefed by 18 Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) students on their internship projects and experiences working inside businesses in Duqm during a breakfast gathering this week. The students are taking part in the inaugural SEZAD – SQU Summer Internship with placements […]
The Canadian government’s new artificial intelligence strategy positions AI as a major driver of job creation, economic growth and national competitiveness. It has also drawn some criticism for not providing enough detail on safety and governance. A central element of the strategy is its focus on AI literacy. This includes a national initiative to provide […]
