Global conclave to explore AI’s role in education

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MUSCAT, NOV 15 Educationists, policymakers, researchers and experts from Oman and abroad will gather in Muscat for the Global Education Conclave Oman...

Educationists, policymakers, researchers and experts from Oman and abroad will gather in Muscat for the Global Education Conclave Oman 2026 to exchange ideas and explore innovative approaches to preparing educators and institutions for the future.

The two-day conclave, scheduled for November 18 and 19 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre Auditorium, is being held under the aegis of the Ministry of Education and hosted by the Board of Directors of Indian Schools Oman.

Themed ‘Empowering Educators for Future-Ready Institutions’, the event will bring together school leaders, policymakers, educators and specialists from Oman, the UK, the UAE and India to examine how teachers and educational institutions can respond to a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.

Among the prominent speakers are Hussain al Lawati, member of Majlis Ash’shura and a leadership consultant, who will address leadership and human capital, and Prof Ibrahim al Qaryouti of Sultan Qaboos University, an expert in inclusive education and early intervention, who will focus on inclusive learning.

Craig Williamson, Head of School at ABA Oman International School and Chair of the IB Association in Oman, will share insights into international school leadership. Prof Dr Ugur Guven, aerospace scientist and CEO of Prometheus Space, London, will explore how space science can inspire STEM education, while Sarah al Maawali, an inclusive learning strategist, will discuss building inclusive school cultures.

They will be joined by Prof Dinesh Prasad Saklani, Director of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), and Dr Ram Shankar, Professor and Director of the CBSE Regional Office and Centre of Excellence in Dubai, UAE, along with other educationists and senior officials from education ministries.

Speaking to the Observer on the sidelines of a press briefing, Syed Salman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Indian Schools Oman, said the programme would focus on five key…

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