The Embedding Knowledge-Based Economy Courses in Omani Higher Education

Pathways to Employability

Authors

  • naifa Bait Bin Saleem Sultan Qaboos University image/svg+xml Author
  • NourEldin Mohamed Elshaiekh Sultan Qaboos University image/svg+xml Author
  • Ziad Emile Slailaty شركة كومو لإدارة المرافق المتكاملة , COMO, Untied Facilities Management Author
  • Ahmed Maher Shehata Sultan Qaboos University image/svg+xml Author
  • Said Mohammed Alrashdi جامعة نزوى , University of Nizwa, Nizwa Author

Keywords:

Knowledge-Based Economy, Higher Education, Employability, Curriculum Reform, Oman Vision 2040, Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the extent to which Knowledge-Based Economy courses are embedded within undergraduate programs at Omani universities and how this integration aligns with the national priorities of Oman Vision 2040. The Knowledge-Based Economy prioritizes the production and utilization of knowledge, information, and skills to stimulate economic growth. To achieve the study’s objectives, a content analysis approach was employed, reviewing degree plans from both public and private higher education institutions. The study population comprised 33 HEIs across Oman, with a purposive sample of four universities: Sultan Qaboos University and the University of Technology and Applied Sciences representing the public sector, and Dhofar University and the University of Nizwa representing the private sector.

Author Biography

  • naifa Bait Bin Saleem, Sultan Qaboos University

    Dr. Naifa Bint Eid Bait Bin Saleem is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Studies at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. She earned her Ph.D. in Library and Information Science from the United Kingdom in 2006. Her research interests focus on knowledge management, digital transformation, information literacy, and the integration of artificial intelligence in information institutions. Dr. Naifa has held several academic leadership positions, including Assistant Dean for Training and Community Services and Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, and currently coordinates the Ph.D. program in her department. Her scholarly work contributes to advancing the goals of Oman Vision 2040, particularly in promoting knowledge-based education, innovation, and human capital development.

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Published

2026-04-20

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 2 (2026): Volume 42 (Issue 2) April 2026 / Shawwal 1447

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How to Cite

The Embedding Knowledge-Based Economy Courses in Omani Higher Education: Pathways to Employability. (2026). ALAM AL-KUTUB, 42(2), 143-155. https://www.darthaqif.com/journals/index.php/alam-alkutub/article/view/9