Muscat: The activities of the “Exploration Camp” for school students continued in Muscat Governorate. The camp is organised by the Ministry of Education in strategic partnership with OQ Exploration and Production and targets 110 students in grades 9–11 from the governorates of Al Dakhiliyah, Al Dhahirah and Al Sharqiyah North.

The camp, which runs until the 20th of this month, aims to prepare a generation capable of keeping pace with the requirements of the knowledge economy and sustainability, invest in human capital, and develop the future skills of Omani youth through an intensive training programme that integrates theoretical and applied aspects in the fields of energy, sustainability, artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship.

The camp focuses on equipping participants with an advanced understanding of conventional and renewable energy systems, exploring AI applications within the sector, and honing design thinking and problem-solving skills. Additionally, it enables students to develop innovative entrepreneurial projects that address real-world challenges in the energy sector. The programme includes specialised tracks and interactive activities to translate ideas into viable projects through the development of sustainable business models, in alignment with national directions for economic diversification and innovation promotion.