About Us

The Risk Management Office (RMO) is an administrative unit at Sultan Qaboos University, reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor’s Office. The RMO supports the University in strengthening effective governance, institutional resilience, and informed decision-making through an integrated and systematic approach to risk management.

Through its four specialized sections—Strategic & Academic Risk, Operational Risk, Health, Safety & Environment, and Health Awareness—the Office works collaboratively with University units to identify, assess, treat, monitor, and communicate risks and opportunities that may affect the achievement of the University’s strategic and operational objectives.

The RMO provides guidance, support, training, and awareness to strengthen risk management capabilities across the University. Its responsibilities encompass key areas of institutional risk, including strategic, academic, operational, financial, reputational, compliance, health and safety, and emerging risks.

The Office is committed to continuously developing the University’s risk management practices in alignment with relevant standards and leading practices, promoting accountability and evidence-based risk management, and fostering a strong risk and safety culture across the University.

Through these efforts, the RMO contributes to creating a safe, resilient, and sustainable institutional environment and supports Sultan Qaboos University in achieving its strategic objectives and aspirations for excellence and global impact.

Director's Message

At Sultan Qaboos University, effective risk management is an essential component of sound governance, institutional resilience, and sustainable development. The Risk Management Office continues to strengthen an integrated and proactive approach to managing risks and opportunities across the University, supporting informed decision-making and the achievement of strategic and operational objectives.

Our efforts focus on enhancing the University’s risk management framework, strengthening the identification, assessment, treatment, monitoring, and reporting of risks, and supporting University units in effectively managing risks within their respective areas. Particular emphasis is placed on monitoring the effectiveness of risk treatment measures, strengthening accountability, and promoting evidence-based practices that contribute to continuous institutional improvement.

The Office also continues to strengthen emergency preparedness, crisis readiness, occupational health and safety, and institutional awareness, while supporting efforts to enhance organizational resilience and the University’s ability to respond effectively to potential disruptions. These efforts contribute to fostering a culture in which risk management is viewed not only as a compliance requirement, but as a strategic tool for resilience, informed decision-making, and the identification of opportunities.

Moving forward, we remain committed to further developing the University’s risk management practices in alignment with recognized international standards and leading practices, strengthening collaboration across the University, and contributing to a safe, resilient, and sustainable institutional environment that supports Sultan Qaboos University’s aspirations for excellence and leadership.

Dr. Aseela Nasser Al-Harthi
Acting Director
Risk Management Office
Sultan Qaboos University