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Qatar Tribune
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
PM congratulates high school graduates on their success
Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani congratulated male and female high school graduates on their well-deserved success. On his official account on the X platform, the PM said, "I congratulate our male and female students, graduates of high school, on this well-deserved success. Your achievement today is the beginning of a greater journey in service to the nation, as you are the pillars of tomorrow on which we rely to build the future.' 'I also extend my thanks to our dedicated male and female teachers for their tireless efforts and contributions, as through you, Qatar continues to progress with steadfastness and ambition,' the PM added. The Minister of Education approved the results of the first round of the General Secondary Certificate examinations for the 2024-2025 academic year during an official session held at the ministry's headquarters, attended by its leaders and senior officials.
Qatar Tribune
10-07-2025
- Science
- Qatar Tribune
Minister of Education approves results of secondary school exams
QNA Doha Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater on Thursday approved the results of the first round of the General Secondary Certificate examinations for the academic year 2024/2025, during an official session held at the ministry's headquarters, in the presence of a number of senior officials and leaders of the Ministry. Al Khater congratulated the successful students and their parents, expressing her pride in the outstanding results achieved. The success was the result of the integrated efforts of the Ministry's various sectors, in addition to the dedicated efforts of teachers and administrators, and the prominent role of students' families in supporting them throughout the academic year. Al Khater affirmed that the ministry continues to comprehensively analyse and evaluate the results, with the aim of enhancing strengths and addressing areas for improvement, keeping pace with developments in the education system and contributing to achieving the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. According to the results, the success rate in the science track (daytime) reached 86.65 percent, and 43.42 percent in adult education, while in the arts and humanities track (daytime) it reached 78.71 percent, and 45.02 percent in adult education, while in the technology track (daytime) it reached 76.37 percent. Qatar Science and Technology Secondary School for Boys recorded a success rate of 98.28 percent, while the rate at the Religious Preparatory Secondary Institute for Boys reached 97.87 percent. As for Qatar Technical Secondary School, the success rate reached 82.03 percent (day) and 43.86 percent (adult education). Qatar Banking Studies and Business Administration Secondary School (day) also recorded a success rate of 98.20 percent, while the rate in audio education schools reached 85.71 percent, while the success rate in the parallel track (adult education) reached 47.11 percent. The ministry held a press conference to mark the occasion, during which Khalid Al-Harqan, Assistant Undersecretary for Evaluation Affairs at the MOEHE, reviewed the results of the General Secondary Certificate examinations, congratulating the successful and outstanding students and wishing them further success in their educational and professional careers. He also congratulated the schools that achieved outstanding results. Al Harqan considered this year's results promising and better than previous years, noting that of 15,672 students who took the exams, 9,534 passed with a pass rate exceeding 70 percent, qualifying them for admission to higher education institutions. He also indicated that 3,917 students will take the second round of exams. For his part, Ibrahim Abdullah Al Mohannadi, Director of the Student Evaluation Department at the Ministry, reviewed the stages of correcting, reviewing, and auditing exam papers, emphasizing the commitment of all relevant entities, including the Certificate Control Office, to ensuring that each student receives their full due. He noted that the results were excellent and reflected a good level of academic achievement. He stated that the tests were conducted in 83 centers, the number of boxes sent to schools was 2,653, the number of answer booklets was 125,634, the number of committee observers was 1,986, the number of grade assessors was 1,536, the number of grade assessment sessions was 80, the number of general questions was 246, and the number of specialized questions was 378, 140 members participated in preparing the tests in general subjects, and 36 members in specialized subjects, and the number of control members was 177 members. Maryam Abdullah Al Mohannadi, Director of the Public Relations and Communications Department at the Ministry, opened the press conference by congratulating the successful and outstanding students, wishing them a promising academic and professional future, and urging students who were not so lucky to seize the opportunity and exert greater effort during the second round of exams. She also expressed her gratitude to school administrations, teachers, and parents for their contributions to achieving these results, noting that the results announcement day represents a significant milestone in students' lives and the first step on a path filled with both achievements and challenges.
Qatar Tribune
09-07-2025
- General
- Qatar Tribune
General secondary certificate results to be out today
QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) will announce on Thursday the results of the General Secondary Education Certificate for the 2024-2025 academic year (first round). Results will be available online via the ministry's website after 12 pm. The ministry will also hold a press conference at 12:30 pm at its headquarters to review success rates and other key educational indicators related to the General Secondary Certificate examination results. More than 15,600 high school students sat for their final exams for the 2024-2025 academic year, held from June 17 to 29 across 83 testing centers.
Qatar Tribune
09-07-2025
- General
- Qatar Tribune
MoEHE to announce General Secondary Certificate results on Thursday
Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) will announce on Thursday the results of the General Secondary Education Certificate for the 2024-2025 academic year (first round). Results will be available online via the ministry's website after 12:00 pm. The ministry will also hold a press conference at 12:30 pm at its headquarters to review success rates and other key educational indicators related to the General Secondary Certificate examination results. More than 15,600 high school students sat for their final exams for the 2024-2025 academic year, held from June 17 to 29 across 83 testing centers nationwide.
Observer
04-05-2025
- General
- Observer
CEO TALK: From hands-on work to high office
MUSCAT, MAY 4 In the southern city of Salalah, long before titles and accolades, a young boy sat behind the counter of his father's shop, textbooks open, mind focused, and hands occasionally fixing bicycles. That boy — now Dr Ahmed bin Mohsin al Ghassani, Chairman of Dhofar Municipality — would rise to become one of Oman's most respected public servants. His journey, grounded in discipline and shaped by learning, is more than a success story — it is a case study in leadership, perseverance, and national vision. From an early age, Dr Al Ghassani learned the realities of responsibility. By the fourth grade, he was working after school in his family's shop — a small but formative environment. There, he developed the habits that would stay with him for life: structure, reliability, and respect for effort. By the sixth grade, he was assembling bicycles, not as a pastime but out of necessity. His evenings were devoted to studies at the shop, often until 9 pm, forming a routine of resilience that quietly defined his future. His secondary education years were a masterclass in commitment. His day began with regular school and continued with intensive sessions at the British Council and the French Institute. After dusk, he attended Quran memorisation classes until 10 pm. This intense schedule led many around him to assume he would eventually collapse from exhaustion — but instead, he rose. In his final year, he made the strategic decision to pause language studies and focus entirely on the General Secondary Certificate, securing a place on the prestigious Sultan Qaboos Scholarship Programme to study civil engineering abroad. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Sultan Qaboos University in 1993. However, academic achievement was never his endpoint — it was his platform. In 1998, he left for the UK to pursue advanced studies. He obtained a Master's degree in Structural Engineering from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) in 1999. Determined to deepen his expertise, he continued to Loughborough University, earning a PhD in Construction Management in 2003. His doctoral research focused on the integration of knowledge management into structural design processes — a pioneering approach for its time. Returning to Oman, Dr Al Ghassani chose not to enter administrative roles immediately. He instead resumed teaching in the department he helped establish at Salalah Technical College. His belief in the power of education led him to stay close to students, listen to their challenges, and shape an academic culture rooted in openness and inclusion. Over time, he would serve in various senior academic positions, including Dean of the Higher College of Technology, and later at the College of Banking and Financial Studies, where he aligned academic offerings with real-world market needs, championed student innovation, and ensured graduates were job-ready. In 2018, Dr Al Ghassani was appointed CEO of the Public Authority for Small and Medium Enterprise Development (Riyada). It was a pivotal period — Oman was seeking new engines for economic diversification, and youth entrepreneurship was a central pillar. At Riyada, he led with clarity and decisiveness: reworking the institutional structure, introducing targeted funding and support mechanisms, and fostering a startup ecosystem driven by Omani talent. His leadership reasserted a simple truth: a single idea, when nurtured, can evolve into a national asset. In October 2019, Dr Al Ghassani was appointed Chairman of Dhofar Municipality. The transition from academic reformer to urban executive was significant, yet seamless. In Dhofar — a region of rich culture and growing infrastructure needs — he faced the challenge of balancing development with preservation. He led projects that included the revitalisation of traditional markets, the redevelopment of coastal promenades, modern flood prevention infrastructure, and enhanced wastewater systems. His administration adopted a development model that was as strategic as it was sensitive — combining modern urban planning with cultural and environmental stewardship. His leadership came into national focus in 2024, when he achieved three major distinctions: • Best Leader in Government Digital Excellence — a title awarded in the inaugural edition of Oman's national digital performance awards. • Best Digital Transformation Team — won by Dhofar Municipality under his chairmanship, recognising the integration of digital tools in public service delivery. • 'Excellent' Rating in Institutional Performance Evaluation — the highest recognition in the national governance review for that year. Yet Dr Al-Ghassani is quick to redirect praise. 'These are not individual achievements,' he often says. 'They reflect teamwork, accountability, and a shared culture of results.' Across all his roles, four core values stand out in his leadership approach:1. A relentless commitment to lifelong learning — both personal and institutional. 2. Community engagement — ensuring planning is informed by those it serves. 3. Cultural realism — blending progress with respect for heritage. 4. Results-focused governance — where policies are measured not by announcements but by public impact. Perhaps most importantly, Dr Al Ghassani has never lost sight of the next generation. In speeches and interviews, he consistently addresses young Omanis with conviction: 'Opportunities do not come by accident. They are built through intention and hard work. Every young person must believe that the country is counting on them. The future begins the moment you choose to develop yourself.' His story — from the back room of a shop to the forefront of urban transformation — is not defined by luck or shortcuts. It is a testament to structure, vision, and commitment over time. In an era that often favours visibility over value, Dr Ahmed Al-Ghassani's life is a reminder that leadership is not found in noise, but in quiet, consistent service. For young Omanis, his path is both a mirror and a map: a reflection of what is possible — and a direction toward what can still be achieved.
