Dhofar University Launches UNESCO Chair in Science and Innovation for Environmental Sustainability
Dhofar University has announced the launch of the UNESCO Chair in Science and Innovation for Environmental Sustainability—the first of its kind in the Sultanate of Oman—as part of its ongoing commitment to advancing scientific research and fostering innovation in environmental and sustainable development. The new Chair aims to become a leading regional platform for advanced [...]
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Professor Muna Al Saadoon Appointed Dean of the College of Medicine at Dhofar University
Professor Muna Al Saadoon is a distinguished academic in community pediatrics, with over 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic service. She began her professional journey with a medical degree from Sultan Qaboos University in 1993, followed by a Master’s and PhD from the University of Nottingham, UK. She later joined the Department […]
College of Engineering Empowering the Future of Design
On May 3, 2025, the College of Engineering at Dhofar University held an intensive, full-day workshop titled “UPGRADE BIM SKILLS in Architecture and Interior Design.” Led by Dr. Lamiaa Mostafa, a specialist in digital and sustainable design, the session aimed to advance participants’ expertise in Building Information Modeling (BIM)—a transformative technology reshaping architecture and interior [...]
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Dhofar University Ranked Among Top 1000 Universities Globally in QS World University Rankings 2026
Dhofar University has been listed for the first time in the prestigious QS World University Rankings for 2026, in a significant step towards academic and institutional excellence. Ranked in the 851-900 band, the University now has secured its place among the world's top 1,000 universities. This achievement marks a major milestone in Dhofar University's academic [...]
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Notable Rise for Dhofar University in the TIMES Higher Education “World University Impact Ranking” 2025
Dhofar University (DU) has been ranked in the band 601-800 among more than 2540 universities spread over 130 countries across the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) “World University Impact Ranking” announced in Istanbul, Turkey on 19th June 2025. DU also has the honour of being a leading university in the Sultanate of Oman […]
Dhofar University’s College of Engineering and Oman Society of Engineers Sign Strategic MoU to Strengthen Engineering Collaboration in Oman
Salalah – June 16, 2025 In a strategic move reflecting Oman’s growing focus on institutional collaboration and engineering advancement, Dhofar University’s College of Engineering and the Oman Society of Engineers (headquartered in Muscat) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing joint efforts in engineering education, scientific research, and the professional development of students [...]
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Dhofar University Strengthens International Ties Through Erasmus+ Program in Italy
In a significant step toward enhancing global academic collaboration, Dhofar University has expanded its international partnerships through the prestigious Erasmus+ student exchange program. Musallam Bakhit Hassan Tabook, a Business Administration major from the College of Commerce and Business Administration, completed a full semester at the University of Genoa in Italy from February to June 2025. [...]
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Dhofar University Vice Chancellor Exchanges Eid Al Adha greetings with Staff
Dhofar University Vice Chancellor, Professor Amer bin Ali Al Rawas, received Deans of Colleges, Department Directors, and staff in the Administrative Building Hall on Tuesday morning to exchange Eid Al Adha greetings. In the gathering, the Vice Chancellor congratulated the University’s community and prayed to Allah, Almighty, to perpetuate this auspicious occasion and the enduring [...]
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