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Mashreq Al Shams-July/2020 Issue 7
participation Meeting

ASU participation in second scientific conference of Camel Sciences The Dean of College of Arts and Humanities on FM in an interview about human
resources development
Prof. Falah Khalil Al Ani from College of Applied hemorrhagic fever and corona viruses.
and Health Sciences participated in the second Among fungal diseases, dermatophytes are a group The dean of College of Arts and Humanities has
scientific conference of Camel Sciences with a re- of closely related fungi that can transmit from cam- also stressed the significance of the postgraduate
search entitled “Diseases of Zoonotic Importance el to human by direct contact. Finally, there is an programs in achieving Oman Vision 2040, espe-
in Oman”. Its abstract indicates that Oman has a increasing evidence that parasitic infection is the cially that it is deemed as the foundation of em-
deep-rooted relationship with camels; however, most common widespread disease in camels and powering the national capabilities. It aims at devel-
camels can be infected by a variety of infectious some of them are of zoonotic importance. oping its capabilities to build a prosperous society
agents that can be transmitted to people and cause that is able to face challenges and global changes
illness. These diseases are called zoonotic diseases. and to prepare them for the huge technological de-
Only some diseases that have public health impor- velopment in all aspects.
tance have been mentioned in the research. Among Dr. Abdullah Saif Al Toobi, Dean of Arts and Hu-
bacterial diseases, brucellosis emerges as one of manities, was interviewed on Muscat FM to discuss He also talked to the Human Resource Depart-
the most important zoonotic diseases from camels, “the paths of entrepreneurship in the Sultanate-am- ment about the postgraduate programs and their
sheep and goats in Oman. The main causes are Bru- bitions to develop human resources”. He discussed a role in developing the experiences of the students
cella melitensis and Brucella abortus that spread by number of essential factors for postgraduate oppor- and equipping them with the modern knowledge
consuming non-pasteurized milk from infected an- tunities/programs in the Sultanate, their prospects, and skills in different specialties. This will directly
imals. The most common viruses of public health challenges and ways of enhancing them through be reflected in the performance of the postgraduate
importance are rabies, Rift Valley Fever, Congo collaboration with foreign institutions of higher ed- students when they pursue their works by imple-
ucation. menting the viable strategies which will gradually
yield to positive results in community development
In the beginning of the interview, Dr. Abdullah gave and services enhancement. It is crucial to note that
an overview of A’Sharqiyah University, the develop- these programs are in line with the market needs.
ment of its programs and colleges. He referred to Dr. Abdullah stressed that executing these pro-
ASU participation in an interactive session entitled ”Punitive Clauses the postgraduate programs which College of En- grams go through complex procedures conducted
of Oman labor law Provisions ” gineering, College of Business Administration and by the Ministry of Higher Education before being
College of Arts and Humanities offer. He also dis- approved. He also emphasized the importance of
ASU participated in an interactive session entitled Dr. Nizar Hamdy discussed in the session the cussed the various programs available at the Col- the continuous revisions of these programs to en-

“Punitive Clauses of Oman labor law Provisions “ difference between a criminal offence and a labor lege of Arts and Humanities, their nature, titles and sure the quality of its outputs which can be assessed
that was organized by Oman chamber of Commerce offence and how offences are categorized based the offered languages. In addition, he talked about through the level of its associates. Dr. Abdullah
North Asharqiyah branch with the cooperation of on their gravity. The specificity of the Omani La- the University’s collaboration with foreign univer- also referred to the role of the contributors who
A’Sharqiyah Uiversity . H. E. Yaqoub bin Mohammed bor Law, filing labor complaints and the old la- sities to enhance the quality of the programs. Dr. are pursuing their studies in development oriented
Al Harthi, representative of the Wilayat of Al Qabil, bor rights which cannot be demanded. The Dr. Abdullah discussed the University’s strategic plan specializations that will be a valuable addition to
and ASU Law college lecturer and Dr. Nizar Ham- emphasized the importance of the relationship (2020-2025) of offering new programs in different Oman 2040 vision by their practical and theoreti-
dy assistant professor in Penal Law at ASU College of between the employer and the employee as it is colleges in the future, pointing out that the develop- cal knowledge which will contribute to improving
Law were ASU representatives . the bedrock of investment process and its devel- ment of these programs will be at the level of quality both the performance and future of the Sultanate.
H. E. Yaqoub bin Mohammed Al Harthi, representa- opment. and quantity. He noted that the timing of studying
tive of the Wilayat of Al Qabil, and ASU Law college these programs will be flexible as they can be in the Dr. Abdullah Al Tobi
lecturer stressed the importance of solving the cul- morning, evening or even at the weekend to facili- Dean for College of Arts and Humanities
tural misunderstandings that happen between em- tate joining them.
ployees and employers, defining the rights and duties
of both parties, establishing trust between the em-
ployees and the trade unions and strengthening the
relationship between them. He also referred to some
offences and civil obligations which the Omani Labor
Law mentioned/discussed. H.E. suggested to have an
information booklet or leaflet to clarify the offences
and the competent authorities to make it easier for
the employers to go to the relevant authority to solve
any issue.