Sheikh Jamal Bin Abdullah Al-Hinai, the Director General of Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion in Dhofar Governorate and his accompanying delegation visited the University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Salalah on March 23rd, 2022. The DG was accompanied by a delegation consisting of representatives from Oman Development Bank and SME Development Authority. The delegation were received and welcomed by the College Dean, Dr Mohammed Rashid Al-Mamari together with his Assistant Deans and Heads of Academic Departments.

Focus of the visit is to meet the students of UTAS-Salalah to acquaint them with the various services that the Ministry provides as well as the new investment laws. Presentations on the topics of entering new business ventures and on how the Oman Development Bank can provide assistance to entrepreneurs were delivered by the ODP representative. The SME Development Authority representative discussed the different industries in which entrepreneurs can venture on and how they can support future entrepreneurs. Sheikh Jamal Al Hinai closed the program with a presentation on successful small and medium enterprises in Oman and how the youth become successful entrepreneurs.

The visit of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion comes within the framework of continuous cooperation and coordination between the University and the Directorate as a confirmation of the government's endeavors for government institutions to enhance their performance and cooperation, to facilitate their services, and to promote investment and entrepreneurship.

The University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Salalah Health and Safety Committee in cooperation with the Civil Defense and Ambulance conducted an unannounced fire drill on March 23rd, 2022 to spread awareness about safe evacuation in cases of emergency situations. Students and staff were demonstrated on how to exit buildings in a timely and organized manner including the designated areas for evacuation assembly points.

The evacuation operation began moments after the fire alarm alerted all staff and students at the English Language Center. Staff and students were immediately evacuated from their classrooms and gathered at the assembly area where they were demonstrated fire alarm preventions and drills.

A series of future safety drills are planned to be conducted across all departments of the College.

The University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Salalah marked an institutional milestone in holding its Graduation Ceremony on March 16th, 2022 at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Center-Salalah. Under the Patronage of the College Dean, Dr. Mohammed Rashid Al-Mamari, the graduation of One Thousand and Seventy-Five (1075) students were conferred from the Engineering, Business and Information Technology specializations.

The momentous occasion was graced by the presence of the members of the University Management, honored guests from the different educational institutions, public and private sectors and the academic and academic support staff of the College.

On his commencement speech, the College Dean congratulated the graduates on their well-deserved success and expressed his pride on their achievements. The Dean likewise relayed some of the University’s major accomplishments in the previous academic years which represent a culmination of the University’s progress.

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The Assistant Director General of Technological Education, Dr. Ali Saif Salim Al Harthy visited the University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Salalah on March 17th, 2022. The Assistant DG was welcomed by the management team of UTAS-Salalah led by the Dean, Dr Mohammed Rashid Al-Mamari together with the Assistant Deans. Focus of the visit was to be acquainted with the on-going progress, initiatives, existing resources and possible requirements of the College. He was likewise briefed by the College Dean on the progress and development of work towards ensuring the facilitation of the integration process between the Technical and Applied Sciences branches.

Dr. Ali Al Harthy is one of the honored guests in the UTAS-Salalah’s Graduation Ceremony held on March 16th, 2022 and he commended the management and the organizers of the ceremony for a successful event.