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 | |
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Minister of Higher Education | |
In office 8 March 2004 – 18 August 2020 | |
Monarchs | Qaboos bin Said Haitham bin Tariq |
Prime Minister | Qaboos bin Said Haitham bin Tariq |
Personal details | |
Alma mater | Oxford 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]