Chair: Prof. Abdullah Hamed Al-Badi

 

Abstract:

Madayn Research Chair for the Development of Industrial Estates and Free zones is a joint project between Sultan Qaboos University and Madayn. Due to the rapid evolution of the business environment that has occurred in the sultanate and the great strides local education institutions have made in exploring issues impacting upon people’s lives, active collaboration between industry and the academia is increasingly vital for the country’s continued social and economic development. As a result, the Research Chair in Industrial Estates and Free zones seeks to foster greater understanding of contemporary economic issues in Oman in relation to its areas of specialization.

The Chair plays a vital role in addressing key issues facing industrial estates and free zones in the sultanate. It achieves this by providing the new insights, guidance and support to policymakers, business leaders, decision makers, and other concerned stakeholders, in Oman that contribute to social and economic development, diversification, and the development of Oman’s knowledge economy.

 

Objectives

Objective 1: to conduct quality research and studies that provide business solutions

Objective 2: To develop and support applied research

Objective 3: To help guide policy makers, business leaders, decision makers and stakeholders in making informed decisions

Objective 4: To supervise graduate students and prepare Omani researchers and experts to prepare organized and creative work

Objective 5: to contribute to the development of human capital of the industrial estate

Objective 6: To support and enhance the university’s position, locally, regionally, and internationally

Objective 7: to help fulfil the national development plans

Objective 8: to support SQU faculty and students in acquiring knowledge and skills

 

Outcomes:

• Scientific publications: 83 Journal papers; 8 conference papers and 8 reports
• Six Research projects
• Three training course