Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology Showcases Future-Oriented Education and Signs MoU with an Omani Company at Edutrack Oman 2026
Muscat – Faiza Alkalbani
Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (KLUST), Malaysia, participated in Edutrack Oman 2026, the 13th edition of the Higher Education, Training and Careers Exhibition, through a dedicated booth showcasing its academic programmes and study opportunities at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. The booth highlighted the university’s diverse specialisations, including emerging technological and digital fields, and provided students and visitors with information about available educational opportunities.
As part of its participation, Professor Chen Xiaoyun, Chairman of the Board of Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (KLUST), delivered a keynote lecture highlighting the university’s direction in advancing education and future-oriented disciplines, strengthening the integration of technology and industry, and exploring opportunities for international cooperation and knowledge exchange.
In his session , titled “Education and Industry Through Technology: Building a Shared Future Through International Partnerships,” Professor Chen discussed the future of education amid rapid technological transformation. He emphasised the importance of developing international partnerships connecting China, Malaysia, ASEAN countries and the Sultanate of Oman to promote knowledge exchange and create new opportunities for academic and industrial collaboration.
Professor Chen also outlined the university’s focus on future-oriented fields, including artificial intelligence, data science, robotics, new-energy vehicles, smart manufacturing and the digital economy. He highlighted the importance of integrating AI across academic disciplines and strengthening practical applications and innovation to meet evolving labour market needs.
He further discussed the university’s direction towards developing a Faculty of Smart Education, Humanities and Communication, emphasising the importance of linking education with practical applications, research, training and partnerships with the business sector. These efforts aim to prepare graduates with the skills required for the digital economy and strengthen higher education’s contribution to innovation and sustainable development.
His Excellency the Malaysian Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman attended the lecture, reflecting his interest in strengthening educational cooperation and knowledge exchange between the two countries. His presence underscored the importance of higher education, technology, artificial intelligence and Fourth Industrial Revolution applications in expanding cooperation between Oman and Malaysia, developing skills, supporting innovation and economic diversification, and advancing development in both countries.
The university’s participation also featured the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (KLUST), Malaysia, and International Business Execution (IBE), Oman. The MoU was signed by Professor Chen Xiaoyun, Chairman of the Board of Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology (KLUST), and Dr. Rashid Abdullah Al Nasri, Chairman of the Board of International Business Execution (IBE). In the presence of His Excellency the Malaysian Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman. It aims to explore potential cooperation in executive training, professional development, consultancy, applied research, corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and knowledge and expertise exchange.
Professor Chen Xiaoyun emphasised the importance of strengthening international partnerships that connect academic institutions with the business sector. He noted that cooperation with Omani institutions offers opportunities to exchange expertise, develop joint training and research programmes, and connect education with practical applications and labour market needs, thereby supporting innovation, skills development and new avenues of cooperation between Oman and Malaysia.
For his part, Dr. Rashid Abdullah Al Nasri, Chairman of the Board of International Business Execution (IBE), explained that the MoU represents an initial step towards building a partnership that brings together academic and practical expertise. He noted that it opens avenues for developing joint initiatives and programmes that respond to labour market needs and strengthen the exchange of expertise between the two countries. He also highlighted the importance of leveraging knowledge and innovation to develop capabilities and support sustainable development.
The MoU serves as an expression of the two parties’ mutual interest in exploring potential areas of cooperation and assessing opportunities to develop them into practical initiatives that strengthen integration between education and the business sector.
KLUST’s participation in Edutrack Oman 2026 reflects the university’s commitment to expanding its international presence, engaging with educational and professional institutions, showcasing its academic programmes and technological priorities, and exploring opportunities to exchange knowledge and expertise between the Sultanate of Oman and Malaysia.
