Rawya Saud Al Busaidi

Rawya Saud Al Busaidi (Arabic: راوية بنت سعود البوسعيدية) is the first Omani woman to be appointed to a ministerial portfolio.[1][2] Al Busaidi had been Oman's Minister of Higher Education[3] from 8 March 2004 until 18 August 2020,[4] and she is the president of the council of Sultan Qaboos University.[5][6] She obtained a PhD from Oxford University.

Rawya Saud Al Busaidi
Minister of Higher Education
In office
8 March 2004 – 18 August 2020
MonarchsQaboos bin Said
Haitham bin Tariq
Prime MinisterQaboos bin Said
Haitham bin Tariq
Personal details
Alma materOxford University (PhD)

Before her appointment as Higher Education Minister, she held the position of higher education undersecretary. She has made great improvements with the state of education in Oman.[7]

References
  1. Rola George Habr (December 2004). "Gulf Women and Political Rights". Gulf Research Center. Retrieved 16 December 2010.
  2. "Future Ready". No. 2019. The Business Year.
  3. Ravindra Nath (5 May 2008). "SRF will fund five water projects study in Oman". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 16 December 2010.
  4. "Here is the list of new ministers of Oman". Times of Oman. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  5. "Sultan Qaboos University Council". Sultan Qaboos University.
  6. "Study Hour". No. 2016. The Business Year.
  7. "HE Dr. Rawya Saud AlBusaidi honoured for education development". Glasgow Caledonian University.


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