Annual Quality Day

First Quality Day 2023

H.E. Prof. Rahma Bint Ibrahim Al Mahrooqi
Organised under the patronage of H.E. Prof. Rahma Bint Ibrahim Al Mahrooqi Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Oman

Oman Quality Day is an annual event that takes place during the second week of November, dedicated to the comprehensive exploration of quality from various perspectives. This event serves as a platform where professionals, experts, and enthusiasts from diverse fields come together to delve into the multifaceted aspects of quality.

With a focus on enhancing and promoting quality in every facet of life, Oman Quality Day fosters insightful discussions, interactive sessions, and informative presentations, contributing significantly to the advancement and dissemination of quality-related knowledge.

Objectives

  1. Fostering a Quality Mindset: Emphasize the significance of adopting a quality-focused mindset and how it can positively impact productivity, customer satisfaction, and overall success.
  2. Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing among different industries and organizations, facilitating platforms for sharing best practices.
  3. Embracing Technology and Innovation: Highlight the role of technology and innovation in driving quality improvements across quality management systems, automation, and data analytics.
  4. Engaging the Community: Encourage participation from businesses, educational institutions, government agencies, and the general public through interactive activities and exhibitions.
  5. Ethics and Integrity in Education: Examining the ethical dimensions of teaching, research, and administration in higher education, fostering a culture of integrity and academic honesty.

Organisers

Military Technological CollegeMilitary Technological College
OAQHEOman Association for Quality in Higher Education

Sponsors

Platinum
Majan University CollegeMajan University College
GUtechGUtech
Military Technological CollegeMilitary Technological College
Newrest WacascoNewrest Wacasco
Sultan Qaboos UniversitySultan Qaboos University
Gold
Sohar UniversitySohar University
GCETGlobal College of Engineering and Technology
College of Banking and Financial StudiesCollege of Banking and Financial Studies
Silver
Arab Open UniversityArab Open University
Mazoon CollegeMazoon College
Bronze
Oman Tourism CollegeOman Tourism College
Gulf CollegeGulf College
Event Programme
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Day 1 — 15 November
Theme 1: Governance and Management
11:00 – 11:20
Leadership Commitment to Quality — Dr. Rima Mansour Al Zadjali, Dean, Gulf College
11:20 – 11:40
Quality Assurance Between Resistance and Compliance — Prof. Yasser Fouad Selim, Dean, Al Buraimi University College
11:40 – 12:00
National and International Accreditation — Dr. Reem Al Alawi and Mr. Salim Al Kindi, OAAAQA
12:00 – 12:20
Benchmarking Powers Higher Education Brilliance — Dr. Sulaiman Al Hasani, Deputy Dean, GCET
12:20 – 12:50
Panel Discussion
12:50 – 13:00
Felicitation of Speakers and Panelists
Day 2 — 16 November
Theme 2: Effective Collaboration Among HEIs and Industry
09:00 – 09:20
Education 4.0 Challenges and Opportunities — Dr. Muna Al Fannah, UTAS
09:20 – 09:40
Advancing Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice — Dr. Fatma Al Raisi, Oman College of Health Sciences
09:40 – 10:00
Fortune at the Intersection of HEI–Industry Collaboration — Dr. Kabaly P Subramanian, Arab Open University
10:00 – 10:30
Panel Discussion
Theme 3: Continuous Improvement and Innovation
11:00 – 11:20
Assessing Students Learning Outcomes: An Automated Method — Dr. Waleed Al Rajhi, University of Nizwa
11:20 – 11:40
In Pursuit of Educational Excellence — Dr. Laila Al Zidjali, Director of Quality, Oman College of Health Sciences
11:40 – 12:00
The Need for a Theoretical Underpinning for Educational Provision — Dr. Abdullah Said Alhasani, Rustaq College of Education, UTAS
12:00 – 12:30
Panel Discussion
12:30 – 12:50
Felicitation of Speakers and Panelists
12:50 – 13:00
Closing
Organising Committee
Ms. Nabila Al Macki
Chair · Deputy Dean, Majan University Collegenabila.macki@majancollege.edu.om
Prof. Ali Al-Badi
Co-Chair · Deputy Dean, Gulf Collegeaalbadi@gulfcollege.edu.om
Dr. Mohammed Al Azawi
Associate Professor, BUCazawi.m@gmail.com
Dr. Mona Ismail
Dean, Scientific College of Designdean@scd.edu.om
Dr. Adhra Al Maawali
Head of QA and Planning, GUtechadhra.almawali@gutech.edu.om
Mr. Nabil Al Dhuhli
Associate Director of QA, MTCnabil.alzahli@mtc.edu.om
Dr. Moosa Al Balushi
Asst Professor, Administrative and Financial Studiesmo19802002@hotmail.com
Dr. Iman Al Naamani
Head of QAFC, GCETeman@gcet.edu.om
Dr. Abdullah Al Kalbani
Dean, College of Engineering, University of Buraimibdullah.s@uob.edu.om
Mr. Bader Al Mammari
Acting Deputy Director of QA, MOHERIbader.almamari@moheri.gov.om
Dr. Reshmy Krishnan
Head of Research Centre, Muscat Collegereshmy@muscatcollege.edu.om
Dr. Laila Al Zidjali
Oman College of Health Scienceslailaochs@gmail.com
Ms. Ghalia Ghulam Al-Balushi
Deputy Director General, OAAAQAghalia.balushi@oaaaqa.gov.om