Third Quality Day 2025
The Oman Association for Quality in Higher Education (OAQHE) aspires to be a recognised network for advancing higher education quality in Oman and the region. Its mission is to act as a facilitator to enhance educational standards in Oman by fostering the exchange of ideas, research, and best practices, underpinned by values of quality, transparency, and social responsibility.
OAQHE is pleased to announce the Quality Day event, to be held on 10th and 11th of November 2025. Building on the success of last years' events, this year's Quality Day will be conducted in collaboration with Middle East College.
The primary objective of Quality Day 2025 is to enhance the quality of higher education in Oman by addressing key themes and topics identified as critical gaps or areas of improvement within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The event aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, promote best practices, and encourage collaboration among stakeholders in higher education.
Organisers
OAQHE
Middle East CollegeSponsors
Sultan Qaboos University
University of Buraimi
Global College of Engineering and Technology
Middle East College
Arab Open University
Muscat University
A'Sharqiyah UniversityThird Quality Day 2025
The Oman Association for Quality in Higher Education (OAQHE) aspires to be a recognised network for advancing higher education quality in Oman and the region. Its mission is to act as a facilitator to enhance educational standards in Oman by fostering the exchange of ideas, research, and best practices, underpinned by values of quality, transparency, and social responsibility.
OAQHE is pleased to announce the Quality Day event, to be held on 10th and 11th of November 2025. Building on the success of last years' events, this year's Quality Day will be conducted in collaboration with Middle East College.
The primary objective of Quality Day 2025 is to enhance the quality of higher education in Oman by addressing key themes and topics identified as critical gaps or areas of improvement within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The event aims to facilitate knowledge exchange, promote best practices, and encourage collaboration among stakeholders in higher education.
Organisers
OAQHEMiddle East CollegeSponsors
Sultan Qaboos UniversityUniversity of BuraimiGlobal College of Engineering and TechnologyMiddle East CollegeArab Open UniversityMuscat UniversityA'Sharqiyah University
Quality: Think Differently for Oman's Future
A forward-looking, adaptive theme that positions quality as a strategic enabler across sectors.
Innovating Quality: Technology, Sustainability, Collaboration
Highlights modern tools and partnerships as drivers of Oman's quality ecosystem.
Towards a Resilient Quality Culture in Higher Education and Beyond
Focuses on strengthening the foundations of quality — leadership, ethics, and innovation.
Quality in Action: Education, Governance, and Community
Encourages practical, inclusive, and value-driven approaches to quality.
Quality: Think Differently for Oman's Future
A forward-looking, adaptive theme that positions quality as a strategic enabler across sectors.
Innovating Quality: Technology, Sustainability, Collaboration
Highlights modern tools and partnerships as drivers of Oman's quality ecosystem.
Towards a Resilient Quality Culture in Higher Education and Beyond
Focuses on strengthening the foundations of quality — leadership, ethics, and innovation.
Quality in Action: Education, Governance, and Community
Encourages practical, inclusive, and value-driven approaches to quality.
Ms. Fakhriya Al Habsi
Director General, National Qualifications Framework, OAAAQA
Dr. Nasser Al Hinai
Quality Assurance Consultant, OAAAQA
Prof. Ciraj Ali Mohammed
National University of Science and Technology
Mr. Harith Al Jahwari
Director – Employability and Partnerships, MEC
Prof. Nazih Khaddaj Mallat
VP (Accreditation & QA), Al Ain University, UAE
Prof. Michael Braun
Rector, German University of Technology in Oman
Mr. Rami Awad
Regional Manager, QS – Quacquarelli Symonds
Dr. Abood Al Sawafi
HE Consultant, Al Maarif Consultancy
Prof. Yasser Fouad Selim
Dean, BUC
Mrs. Fatima Al Bahar Al Rawas
IT Section Head / CPS, Dhofar University
Mrs. Halima Ahmed Al Mahrizi
Medical City for Military & Security Services School
Dr. Yousuf Mohammed Al Balushi
Director, Planning and QA Department, CBFS
Dr. Misida Al-Jahwari
Deputy Director, QA for Academic Programs, SQU
Mrs. Majan Al Yarubi
Senior QA Specialist, SQU
Dr. Syed Ziaur Rahman
CS Program Coordinator, University of Kalba
Dr. Rashid Al Maamari
Deputy Director, Quality Assurance Office, SQUMs. Fakhriya Al Habsi
Director General, National Qualifications Framework, OAAAQADr. Nasser Al Hinai
Quality Assurance Consultant, OAAAQAProf. Ciraj Ali Mohammed
National University of Science and TechnologyMr. Harith Al Jahwari
Director – Employability and Partnerships, MECProf. Nazih Khaddaj Mallat
VP (Accreditation & QA), Al Ain University, UAEProf. Michael Braun
Rector, German University of Technology in OmanMr. Rami Awad
Regional Manager, QS – Quacquarelli SymondsDr. Abood Al Sawafi
HE Consultant, Al Maarif ConsultancyProf. Yasser Fouad Selim
Dean, BUCMrs. Fatima Al Bahar Al Rawas
IT Section Head / CPS, Dhofar UniversityMrs. Halima Ahmed Al Mahrizi
Medical City for Military & Security Services SchoolDr. Yousuf Mohammed Al Balushi
Director, Planning and QA Department, CBFSDr. Misida Al-Jahwari
Deputy Director, QA for Academic Programs, SQUMrs. Majan Al Yarubi
Senior QA Specialist, SQUDr. Syed Ziaur Rahman
CS Program Coordinator, University of Kalba