Engineering Village in partnership with bp Oman, concluded the third cycle of Future Engineers programme

Musact: In partnership with bp Oman, and in collaboration with Department of Innovation and Scientific Olympics at the Ministry of Education, Engineering Village held a closing ceremony marking the conclusion of the third cycle of the Future Engineers programme, under the patronage of HE Najeeb Ali AlRawas, Governor of Ad’Dhahirah. The programme offered educational workshops within Engineering, Mathematics, Science and Technology fields, with topics related to programming and electronics targeting school students from the first to fourth grades. The programme was implemented across 22 schools within Ad’Dhahirah and Ad’Dakhiliya governorates. Representatives from several organisations including the Ministry of Education, bp Oman and schools attended the ceremony.

The programme included a variety of fun and interactive theoretical and practical workshops aimed at school students in the primary grades as well as training sessions for the teachers participating in the programme, with special kits provided which can be applied to the programme and other aspects of the school curriculum.

Shamsa Al-Rawahi, bp Oman Social Investment Manager, commented: “Enhancing education is one of our priorities at bp Oman. The programme helpsencourage students to learnby teaching science in a fun and practical way.Through the programme, we were able to train 90 teachers and benefit more than 4500 primary grade students in Ad’Dhahirah and Ad’Dakhiliya regions.”

Fahd Al-Siyabi, CEO of Engineering Village, further added: “The continuous support we have received from bp Oman and the Department of Innovation and Scientific Olympics at the Ministry of Education has helped us achieve one common goal; which is to find creative and effective ways of educating students in Oman.I believe the programme will empower future generations to be informed around trends and technologies that are crucial to learn.”

Dr. Maya Al Azri, Educational Expert, Director of Innovation and Scientific Olympic Department at the Ministry of Education added: “We are keen to continue our partnerships in supporting such programmes that develop students’ abilities in terms of innovation and creativity. The programme had a positive impact on students and the educational environment at schools”.