Salalah – The third edition of the summer school for academic staff at higher education institutions in Oman kicked off today in Dhofar Governorate. Organized by Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), the six-day event is themed “Integrating Emotional and Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education” and is being held at the Salalah Rotana Hotel.

The opening was held under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Ahmed bin Mohsen al Ghassani, Chairman of Dhofar Municipality, with officials and academic staff from six higher education institutions in attendance.

The initiative, part of SQU’s efforts to boost academic development and promote educational tourism during the Khareef season, brings together 50 participants. It features interactive workshops, expert talks, and discussion sessions aimed at balancing digital advancement with emotional intelligence in academic environments.

Dr. Asma bint Saeed al Ghassaniyah, Director of the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, highlighted the program’s growing scope and its role in enhancing collaboration across institutions.