Muscat-According to Oman's 8th Five Year Plan 2011-2015, 34% of the total current expenditure has been allotted to improving the quality of learning, research and development and manpower training. Increasing enrolment rates in Higher Education Institutions (HEI's) indicates positive demand among Omani students for higher education. The percentage of Omani students within the age group of 18-24 pursuing higher studies locally & abroad, is estimated to increase to 50% by 2020. In line with this trend, OITE Trade Fairs invites you to find out why local higher education institutions chose to exhibit at GHEDEX taking place from 20-22 April at the Oman International Exhibition Centre from 9:30am-1:00pm & 4:30pm-9:00pm.
The Colleges of Technology have participated at GHEDEX 10 times and feel that GHEDEX is an apt launchpad for HEIs to introduce new course programmes & specializations. The Colleges of Technology will introduce 7 new specializations at the latest edition of GHEDEX including Land Surveying, Mechatronics, Chemical & Petrochemical, Biomedical engineering, Information Systems, Chartered Insurance Qualifications and Industrial Hygiene, in addition to the existing 30 specializations already being offered.
"Focusing on higher education, training, career guidance and job opportunities in Oman, GHEDEX offers an array of opportunities for everyone. The most all-inclusive of its kind held annually in the Sultanate of Oman, the event is an unrivalled platform for students, graduates, job seekers, and those seeking education opportunities abroad" says Dr. Zakaria Qudah, Engineering Expert
Majan University College, a major participant at GHEDEX for over the last decade continually endorses and supports the exhibitions' primary aims and objectives. Mr Mahmood Faqouse Majan's PR and Marketing Manager opines that apart from the main objectives of the exhibition, thought needs to be given to the notion that additional strategies are required to cope with the demands of the market. Majan College, in addition to its undergraduate degree programmes will be offering its post graduate programmes in Human Resources, Computer science and a flourishing MBA Programme at GHEDEX.
Sohar University feels that GHEDEX will be a window of opportunity to meet institutions in the same field with whom they can exchange ideas and experiences. Their facilities and privileges will be directed towards students and parents covering services, academics and research. Sohar University will be offering their old and new programmes present in all 6 faculties as well as the services provided by their Language & Continuing Education Centres at GHEDEX.
"GHEDEX is considered the most prestigious HE exhibition in Oman and one of the biggest events regionally, hosting a wide variety of global and local HE institutions. We feel GHEDEX is a good channel to meet a lot of targeted visitors who can come directly to us for the purpose of enquiring about academic issues" says Mr. Khalid Khalfan Al Rushdi, Senior Officer - Media, Sohar University.
Military Technological College feels that GHEDEX is open to people of different age groups who wish to pursue university studies, whether they are students or employees. As a third time participant at GHEDEX, Military Technology College aims to attract the largest possible number of students and parents at the event, inform them about all facilities and programs of College, and invite them to their Open Days (28-29 Apr 2015).
"We feel the timing of GHEDEX is suitable since it coincides with the same time period of student's registration in the Higher Education Admission Center. GHEDEX is a good platform for both private and public universities as it provides suitable opportunities to share institution knowledge and course information with visitors. MTC has new updates on the entry requirements including academic, military & career pathways" says Mr. Khalaf Abdullah Khalaf Al Mawali, Assistant Head of Admission, Military Technological College.
Omani & expatriate students seeking quality education and opportunities for evolvement through internships and related career planning programmes will benefit from visiting GHEDEX to pursue their higher education goals. To know more about GHEDEX 2015, log onto www.ghedex.om
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