Oman launches summer program for gifted students

A specialized summer program for gifted students has commenced in Oman's North Al Batinah and Musandam governorates, hosted at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Shinas. Organized by the Directorate General of Education in North Al Batinah, the program runs until June 25 and involves students identified through the "Tharwa" gifted student discovery initiative.

Hamad Saif Al Maamari, Director of the Special Education Department, highlighted the program's alignment with the Ministry of Education's commitment to nurturing young talent. The initiative seeks to develop students' cognitive, leadership, and innovative abilities within dedicated learning environments, preparing them for future local, regional, and international competitions.

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The program comes within the Ministry of Education’s ongoing efforts to nurture gifted students and invest in their abilities within specialized enrichment learning environments.

The curriculum emphasizes leadership, personal, and social skill development, alongside reinforcing Omani national identity and traditional values. Students will cultivate research and inquiry skills, linking theoretical knowledge to practical applications through qualitative projects. The program aims to foster creativity, innovation, and a capacity for global competition.

To accommodate diverse talents, the program features six specialized tracks: Innovation and Scientific Research; Leadership and Personal Skills Development; Linguistic and Cognitive Skills; Artificial Intelligence and Future Technologies; Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation; and Visual Arts and Creative Formation. This aligns with the Ministry's strategy to enhance the ecosystem for gifted students, building a generation equipped for future challenges.

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These efforts aim to develop the students' cognitive, leadership, and innovative skills, thereby preparing them for active participation in scientific programs and competitions at the local, regional, and international levels.