Sultan Qaboos University will host the QS Arab Forum 2025 from 15 to 16 October, under the patronage of Her Excellency Dr. Rahma bint Ibrahim Al-Mahrouqi, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. The event will be held at the JW Marriott Hotel in Muscat.

This marks the first time the forum is being held in the Sultanate of Oman, bringing together university leaders, researchers, industry experts, and higher education policymakers from across the Arab region.

The forum aims to present the results of the QS Arab University Rankings 2026 and discuss key challenges and opportunities in the Arab higher education sector. It will also highlight educational quality, academic innovation, scientific research, and international partnerships.

By hosting this major event, Sultan Qaboos University reaffirms its prominent position on the Arab and international academic stage and aligns with its ongoing efforts to advance higher education in line with Oman Vision 2040.