Faculty of Educational Foundation and Administration Department

Dr. Khalaf AlAbri

HOD
Associate Professor

Dr. Khalaf Marhoun AlAbri obtained his PhD in Education Systems and Policies from The University of Queensland in 2016. His main research interests are in (Education Policy, Education System, Accreditation, global citizenship, University ranking, internationalization). He is currently working as Associate Professor at Sultan Qaboos University since 2006.
Phone: +968 2414 5600
Email: kabri@squ.edu.om Curriculum Vitai
Prof. Salha Issan

Emeritus Professor

Prof. Salha Issan graduated with an MAED degree in Educational Administration from Hull University, UK and received her PH.D. in Comparative Education from The Institute of Education, University of London, UK in 1986. Her research area is in comparative education. She had lectured and supervised postgraduate students in educational administration in Bahrain Un. and SQU. She participated in the quality assurance committees at SQU and was a key member of the university’s self-study preparation committee. She participated in preparing and reviewing the strategic plan for education 2016-2040 for the Sultanate and the main committee for setting the framework and policy for the Official Oman qualification framework. She participates in international education projects and many advisory and consultation bodies in the Arab world. Phone: +968-99367100
Email: salhaissan@hotmail.com
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Prof. Rashid Al-Fahdi

Professor

Prof. Rashid Sulaiman Al-Fahdi obtained his PhD in Educational Administration from The University of Manchester in 2002. His main research interests are in (school management , educational supervision , educational planning, higher education administration educational). He is currently working as Associate Professor at Sultan Qaboos University since 1991.
Phone: +968 2414 3953
Email: rsh77@squ.edu.om
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Prof. Aisha AlHarthi

Professor

Prof. Aisha Salim Ali AlHarthi obtained her PhD in Adult EducationDistance Education from The University of Pennsylvania in 2007. Her main research interests are in (Distance education, MOOCs, Online learning strategies, School-to-work transition, Entrepreneurship education, adult and continuing education, cross-cultural differences in education). She is currently working as Associate Professor at Sultan Qaboos University since 1998.
Phone: +968 2414 3184
Email: asa@squ.edu.om
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Dr.Fathi Abunaser

Associate Professor

Dr. Fathi Mohamad Abunaser obtained his PhD in Educational Administration from Yarmouk university in 2003. His main research interests are in (educational leadership; creative schools; the leadership and policies of special education institutions; and lead teachers). He is currently working as Associate Professor at Sultan Qaboos University, College of Education - Educational Foundation and Administration Department since 2022. Phone: +968 2414 3191
Email: f.abunaser@squ.edu.om
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Dr.Alsaeed Alshamy

Assistant Professor

Dr. Alsaeed Saad Alshamy obtained his PhD in Education Planning & Policy from University of Birmingham - United Kingdom in 2012. His main research interests are in (Educational policy; educational planning; economics of education; comparative and international education; educational leadership & administration; instructional needs analysis; funding mechanisms; quality assurance systems; assessment and evaluation in higher education; educational research; educational leadership and change management; teacher education; competence-based learning; professional development). He is currently working as Assistant Professor at Sultan Qaboos University, College of Education - Educational Foundation and Administration Department since 2022.
Phone: +968 2414 3953
Email: a.alshamy@squ.edu.om Curriculum Vitai
Dr. Houda Al-Housni

Assistant Professor

Dr. Houda Abdullha Mohammed Al-Housni obtained her PhD in Educational Leadership from Auburn Universty-USA in 2022. Her main research interests are in (Educational Leadership and Management, Educational planning, stratigic planning, mangnment and change, sustainable Leadership, prepration program, artifical intelgent, Education and entrepreneurship). She is currently working as Assisstant Professor at Sultan Qaboos University, College of Education - Department of Educational Foundation and Administration since 2022. Phone: +968 2414 1693
Email: alhousni@squ.edu.om
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Dr. Anfal Nasser Al Wahaibi

Assistant Professor

Dr. Anfal AlWahaibi is an Assistant Professor at Sultan Qaboos University. She earned her PhD in Administration and Leadership from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom. Her primary research interests include educational policy and leadership, educational management, women in leadership, intercultural communication, and cultural identity
Phone: +968 2414 1598 Email: anfal@squ.edu.om Curriculum Vitai
Dr.Subah Al Balushi

Assistant Professor

Dr.Subah Al Balushi Dr. Sabah Al Balushi is an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Higher Education Policy at Sultan Qaboos University. She also serves as an Expert in the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Community Service. Her work focuses on higher education management, quality culture, institutional strategy, and curriculum design. With over a decade of experience in university teaching, academic planning, and quality assurance, Dr. Sabah Al Balushi has held several leadership roles and led University level initiatives and projetcs.
Phone: +968 2414 3918 Email: sabah@squ.ed.om Curriculum Vitai
Dr. Khalsa Harthi

Assistant Professor

Dr. Khalsa Harthi An Omani academic and researcher with a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from Sultan Qaboos University. With over 25 years of experience in both primary and higher education, she has held various leadership and research roles at the Ministry of Education. Her work has contributed to the development of educational policies and regulations, as well as the implementation of national projects focused on school leadership and enhancing the connection between schools and communities. Specializing in educational leadership, administration, and improving learning outcomes, she has published research in international journals. She also possesses strong skills in strategic planning, project management, and the integration of technology and artificial intelligence in education..
Phone: +968 2414 3913
Email: k.alharthi1@squ.edu.om Curriculum Vitai
Dr. Salim Al-Maqbali

Assistant Professor

Dr. Salim Al-Maqbali is an academic and a researcher in higher education administration and governance. His research and professional interests include educational leadership and management and the quality of education, in addition to contemporary issues in higher education such as sustainability, globalisation and academic accreditation. He focuses on examining these issues from the perspective of educational leadership, management and decision-making in higher education institutions. He has also participated in organising initiatives in the fields of artificial intelligence, the development of academic and research policies, and the management of training and research programmes.
Phone: +968 2414 3923
Email: s.almaqbali3@squ.edu.om Curriculum Vitai
Mr. Saud Al Shibli

Department Coordinator

Coordination & Follow-Up & Achieve Specialist (C)
Phone: +968 2414-1691
Email: saud882@squ.edu.om