Omantel initiative to boost learning through innovation

Times News Service

MUSCAT: Omantel, the first and leading provider of integrated telecommunications services in the Sultanate, has announced the launch of its “Think and Innovate” bus.

The initiative aims to provide self-learning opportunities, encourage innovation among students and establish a platform to showcase these innovations throughout the Sultanate. The inauguration was held under the patronage of Her Excellency Dr Madiha bint Ahmed Al Shibaniyah, Minister of Education, in the presence of Mr Talal bin Saeed Al Mamari, CEO of Omantel.

The bus will continuously visit students, teaching staff and officials at various schools in the Sultanate as planned, to enable students to achieve excellence and lead their way to top ranks in regional and international arenas through a number of forums, programs and specialised scientific workshops, in addition to holding workshops in some malls and participating in scientific events and exhibitions in the Sultanate.

Commenting on the launch of this initiative, Alia Al Habsi, Director General of DirectorateGeneral of Education in North Al Sharqiyah, said “We are delighted to launch this initiative which will undoubtedly contribute to the efforts to create an innovationfriendly educational environment.

The Ministry supports and values such initiatives that reflect Omantel’s commitment to its corporate social responsibility.”

On her part, Laila Al Wahaibi, CSR Manager at Omantel, commented, “Innovation is one of the key values that Omantel embraces. We are very keen on encouraging future generations to think differently, innovate and contribute to finding new solutions and innovations. This initiative is intended to be a unique platform for students from various governorates in the Sultanate to unleash their innovations with the help of competent instructors.”