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Education : Oman

Includes notable schools (K-12 and equivalents), universities, educational resources both in the country and elsewhere.

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Al-Bawaba  (http://albawaba.com/en/countries/Oman)
It is a major portal site that links a number of other websites on all the Arab countries. It contains up-to-date information on the political, business, social, cultural and religious aspects of a particular country. Just click on the name of the country for information in English and Arabic.

British Council in Oman  (http://www.britishcouncil.org/oman/)
The British Council is active in Oman and its site provides a great deal of information on educational and cultural programs in Oman.

Fares.net  (http://www.fares.net)
Site includes a directory and a list of sites on a wide range of subjects including tourism, entertainment, culture, the media, news and business in English and Arabic. Search under the name of the country.

Internet Public Library -- Oman  (http://www.ipl.org/div/news/browse/OM/)
Online newspapers from around the world. Search by country.

Islamic Web Directory  (http://www.islamicfinder.org/cityPrayer.php?country=oman)
Important portal on Islam that includes information on Islamic texts, law, banking, culture, mosques, healthcare, history, art and culture and much more. It can be searched by country.

Middle East Studies Association (MESA)  (http://fp.arizona.edu/mesassoc/)
MESA’s website provides news, descriptions of activities, lists of members, dates of conferences and other relevant information concerning this United States-based organizations dedicated to the study of all aspects of the countries, regions and peoples of the Middle East.

Ministry of Education  (http://www.moe.gov.om/)
This website provides information about the educational system in Oman, including some statistics and organizational charts for the different provinces. Although there is an English version, much of the information is in Arabic only.

Oman Info  (http://www.omaninfo.com/)
This is primarily a business directory which includes links to a number of useful sites.

Oman Observer  (http://www.omanobserver.com)
Another online version of the English language daily the Oman Observer. It includes the latest local and international political, economic, social and other news.

Oman Radio and TV  (http://www.oman-radio.gov.om/)
English and Arabic links are provided here to all major radio and TV stations in Oman.

Omans Government Websites  (http://directory-oman.com/governments.htm)
A list of the websites of the various government institutions and organizations, including every ministry in the country.

Search Engine  (http://www.4arabs.com/links/Countries/Oman/)
Important Search engine on the Arab world. Search by country.

Sultan Qabus University  (http://www.squ.edu.om/)
The site of the major institution of higher education in Oman has information about the various schools and programs, research centers, libraries and registration for incoming students.

Times of Oman  (http://www.timesofoman.com/)
This is the online version of the English language Omani daily. It includes the latest local and international political, economic, social and other news.

UCLA Library Collections & Internet Resources  (http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/url/colls/mideast/)
The University of California Library Collections and Internet Resources in Middle Eastern, Arab, Islamic, Armenian and Central Asian studies.

United Nations  (http://www.unodc.org/egypt/en/country_profile_oman.html)
The official site of the United Nations provides articles, reports, etc. in several languages on all aspects of the initiatives and mission of that organization as well as on the contemporary life, culture, society, international relations, etc. of all the countries and peoples of the world.

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)  (http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/oman.html)
“Works for children's rights, their survival, development and protection, guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child." Site offers reports and information about the status and living situations of children in many countries.

University of Texas Middle East Website  (http://menic.utexas.edu/Countries_and_Regions/Oman/)
Excellent website on the government, politics, news and media, education and the social sciences in the Middle East

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