NCSI signs memorandum of cooperation in fields of training and research
Under the terms of the memorandum, the two sides will cooperate to enhance practical training opportunities for college students, provide academic services that meet the needs of both parties and implement studies and research projects.
The MoC also aims to expand the use of smart solutions in statistical and information technologies and develop training programmes to hone the skills of national human resources.
The MoC was signed by Dr. Khalifa Abdullah Al Barwani, CEO of the NCSI, and Dr. Muneer Mohammed Al Maskari, CEO of the MCBS.
Al Barwani said that MoC affirms the two sides' commitment to establish a practical environment for innovation and research in the Sultanate of Oman. He added that partnership with the MCBS constitutes a milestone in grooming a generation of national cadres capable of effectively contributing to building an integrated knowledge system that supports the process of decision-making based on reliable data.
Al Barwani pointed out that the MoC also enhances efforts to develop statistical work in the Sultanate of Oman by sharing expertise and resources. He observed that scholarly research represents a fundamental pillar of economic and social growth and a key measure in achieving sustainable development.
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