The University has signed a Letter of Cooperation with Oman Sea PetroServices (OSPS) to strengthen collaboration in research and education between the Department of Earth Sciences at the College of Science and the company.

The letter establishes a framework for developing cooperation between the two parties through joint research and educational initiatives, internships, student and staff exchanges, and fellowship opportunities. It also provides for participation in and co-hosting of lectures, meetings, seminars, symposia and conferences, as well as the exchange of academic materials and publications and the implementation of capacity-building initiatives.

Prof. Salim bin Hamoud Al-Harthi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Community Service, has signed the letter on behalf of SQU, while Abd El-Hamid Ahmed Adiel, General Manager of Oman Sea PetroServices, signed on behalf of the company.

The cooperation aims to strengthen links between academia and industry, create opportunities for knowledge exchange, and support research and educational activities in Earth sciences.