600 students participate in activities of Science and Technology Centre in Al Dakhiliyah
Nizwa: Activities of summer programme of the Science and Technology Centre for the 2024/2025 academic year in the Governorate of Al Dakhiliyah began on Wednesday with the participation of over 600 students from various schools across the governorate.
The programme, organised by the Directorate General of Education in the governorate, aims at fostering a culture of innovation and scientific research among students in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate and preparing a generation capable of shaping the future.
The activities of the programme are being held in several science and technology lab centres in Al Dakhiliyah and will continue until 26 June. It seeks to engage students in flexible and stimulating learning environments that rely on modern technologies and applied scientific practices.
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