Salalah: An introductory workshop on the Vocational and Technical Education Program for the Travel and Tourism track was held today at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Compound for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah. Organized by the Directorate General of Education in Dhofar Governorate, the event brought together specialists, academics, and students.
According to Oman News Agency, the opening of the workshop was held under the patronage of HH Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar. The program featured two visual presentations: the first focused on the implementation of the Travel and Tourism track and Dhofar Education’s preparations to activate it, while the second highlighted inspiring Omani success stories in the sector, emphasizing the role of determination and innovation in building a distinguished career path.
A dialogue session titled “Vocational and Technical Education: Travel and Tourism Specialization” was also held, with the participation of Dr. Hamad Mohammed Al Mahrooqi, Dean of Oman Tourism College, Dr. Hassan Abdullah Eidid, an academic specializing in tourism and event management at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Salalah, Dr. Atoom Mohammed Al Khatheri, Director of the Department of Guidance and Student Services at the Directorate General of Vocational and Technical Education, Ministry of Education, and Dr. Abdulkarim Ahmed Al Mashaikhi, Assistant Director of the Department of Vocational Guidance and Student Counseling in the Directorate General of Education in Dhofar.
The workshop aimed to introduce the Travel and Tourism track within the vocational and technical education framework in Dhofar Governorate, highlighting its importance as a key driver for economic diversification in line with Oman Vision 2040. It also emphasized the role of educational and academic institutions in preparing and qualifying national competencies and showcased successful Omani experiences to inspire students and parents about the future of this field.