*The Northern Technical University Establishes Bridges of Scientific Collaboration in Oman*

*Signing a Letter of Intent Between the Northern Technical University and Gulf College to Strengthen Academic Cooperation*

On Monday, December 16, 2024, the Omani capital, Muscat, witnessed a significant academic gathering between Iraq’s Northern Technical University (NTU) and Oman’s Gulf College. The event marked the signing of a letter of intent aimed at fostering academic and research cooperation between the two institutions.

This distinguished event was attended by prominent delegations from both sides. Leading the NTU delegation was the respected university president, *Professor Dr. Alia Abbas Al-Attar, while **Professor Dr. Ali Al-Badi*, the esteemed dean of Gulf College, represented his institution. This high-level participation reflects both institutions’ commitment to developing a strategic partnership that aligns with their educational objectives.

Also present at the event was *His Excellency Qais Saad Al-Ameri*, Iraq’s ambassador to Oman, who emphasized in his speech the importance of this cooperation in strengthening cultural and academic ties between the two countries.

Furthermore, *His Excellency Mahmoud Mohammed Al-Tamimi*, Chairman of Iraq’s Federal Service Council, attended the event. He highlighted that this agreement enhances joint efforts to prepare a skilled workforce capable of meeting labor market demands in both nations, with a particular focus on technical and applied education.

The letter of intent outlined several strategic areas of collaboration, including:
– *Exchanging academic and administrative expertise* between the two institutions.
– *Cooperating on joint scientific research programs.*
– *Organizing training programs and workshops* for faculty members and students.
– *Providing academic exchange opportunities for students* to enrich their educational experience.

In her remarks, NTU President *Professor Dr. Alia Abbas Al-Attar* stated, “This collaboration represents a qualitative step towards enhancing technical education in Iraq by leveraging successful regional experiences such as Gulf College.”

For his part, the Dean of Gulf College, *Professor Dr. Ali Al-Badi, noted, *”The signing of this letter of intent reflects the college’s commitment to expanding its regional partnerships and supports its mission to deliver high-quality education.”

This agreement marks the beginning of a new phase of cooperation between the two institutions, focusing on developing innovative academic programs and achieving a transformative leap in technical and applied education. This vision aligns with the aspirations of both countries to advance their higher education sectors.

In conclusion, both parties agreed to formulate a detailed action plan to implement the provisions of the letter of intent, complete the necessary steps to establish a fruitful academic collaboration agreement, and monitor the progress of joint projects to ensure the achievement of the desired goals.