Synergy Magazine 2018- updatedcompressed

Sultanate of Oman SYNERGY1stIssue
Ministry of Manpower
MAGAZINE
SHINAS COLLEGE OFTECHNOLOGY
O cial Publication of ShCTVol. 1 | March 2018

EMERGE...

EXPLORE...
ENGAGE...

Our Heartfelt Gratitude to COLLEGE
Dr. Khalid Zayed Al-Muharrami
Professionalism
This magazine has been made possible through the
inspiration and guidance of Dr. Khalid Zayed Al- Flexibility
Muharrami.
Creativity & Innovation
We, the Shinas College of Technology staff and
students, convey our sincerest and heartfelt gratitude
for all your invaluable work, relentless commitment,
and competent leadership. Without a doubt, you have
led us to the development of the college.

As we look towards the future, there is no other
way to state that you have left us an indelible
legacy and made a difference in Shinas College of
Technology. With sincere heart, we, students and staff
are immensely honored to have been part of the
institution that you led. We will carry on with our task
and responsibilities carrying the values and the great
lessons you have imparted to us.

We wish you all the best in all your future endeavors!

Sincerely,

Students and Staff of Shinas
College of Technology

Dr. Khalid Zayed Al Muharrami

VALUES What our college has is our international community with
intermingling cultures and ideas; carefully studied perspectives
Integrity of all stakeholders; unwavering support of our industry and
Teamwork & Tolerance community partners; and guidance and inspiration of our
Communication superiors will definitely lead us to a brighter future. Ten years
ago, we started with a few staff, 550 students, and only
Ali Abdullah Ali Al-Alawi one building. Now, we have new facilities, additional buildings,
hundreds of staff and more than 3, 000 students onboard!
Assistant Dean for Student Activities Undoubtedly, I could say, ShCT is thriving! We are proud of
our achievements but we still have a long way to go.

It is the synergy of the ShCT key players that illumines and
nurtures our learners to become our future leaders. This
initiative of having our own College Magazine is a result of
us coming together with a common purpose. This will etch
the unspoken words of all ShCT’s stakeholders’ hardwork,
perseverance, teamwork and professionalism. Our relentless
pursuit of excellence in the academic and non-academic areas
serves as our torch to continue moving forward bringing the
best version of ourselves each day.

The office of the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs is geared
to provide support for students to develop their capacity
on various skills apart from their academic skills. We hope
that our sincere efforts inspire and motivate our students to
overcome difficulties and conquer challenges as they tackle
new opportunities and experiences and become well-rounded
leaders.

To all our students, colleagues, partners, let us continue to
look forward with open arms to ENGAGE, EXPLORE and EMERGE!
Indeed, I concur to what Phil Jackson said: “The strength of

the team is each individual member.
The strength of each member is the
team.”

To the people who work behind
the publication of Synergy, my
sincerest appreciation and warmest
congratulations for a job well done!

To all our readers, we hope that
you will enjoy reading and find
the contents informative and
engaging. I look forward to
connecting with you again
on our next issue!

Greetings of Peace and Goodwill! SHCT AND IT’S
EMERGENCE
It gives us immense joy and pride to finally publish the
maiden issue of Synergy, ShCT’s official magazine! CAMPUS LIFE AT GE
SHCT ST
In behalf of the Editorial Board, we would like to
extend our sincerest thanks to our dynamic College
Dean, Dr. Khalid Zayed Al-Muharrami, for motivating us
to come up with this publication. We are also grateful
to all our contributors—the heads of departments and
centers, colleagues, and students—for sharing their
time and talent to this publication. Trumpeting our
quality programs and accomplishments serves as our
motivation and inspiration to come up with Synergy.

The best thing about this maiden issue is it provides
us with comprehensive information about ShCT and
the prospectus of the different courses offered to
our students. Through this publication, we feature the
special skills and talents of our students.

Dear readers, find delight in leafing through the pages
of Synergy. Read, learn and be inspired!

Editors In Chief

BUILDING OF OUR
FUTURE

Ms. Marilou Paderes
Editor in Chief - ETC

FEATURED NEWS SHCT ALUMNI FROM THEORY TO
& STUDENTS APPLICATION
INSPIRATIONAL
STORIES

GETTING HELP INKED IT WITH UNITY IN DIVERSITY
TAY CONNECTED SHCT MEMOIRS
ELC HOC MESSAGE
ABOUT ELC

BUSINESS IT ENGINEERING

synergy EDITORIAL BOARD

Consultant : Mr. Ahmed Khamis Al-Saidi, HoC-ETC

Editors In Chief : Dr. Joseph Dayag, ELC

Ms. Marilou Paderes, ETC

MMC Representatives : Dr. Syed Al-Hussaini - QAU

Mr. N. Sreevinasa Babu – Engineering Department

Ms. Redjie Villar – IT Department

Dr. Joefrelin Ines – Business Studies Department

Ms. Naeema Saif Al-Kharousie, Student Activies

Arabic Editor : Dr. Mamoon Elsayed Abd Elaziz Elmousi

Mr. Humaid Al-Mamari

Head Graphics Designer : Mr. Frederick Manuel Camay

Co-Graphics Designer : Mr. Joel Palad

Ms. Sherly Escandor

Dr. Joseph Dayag
Editor in Chief - ELC

SHCT and its

emergence Acco
Human Resou
Shinas College of Technology excellent outcomes, especially in
(ShCT) is an academic institution producing well-rounded graduates. Mar
that has been making great strides With its clear vision: “We will be a Networking
in embedding a global mindset and leading technological institution, Information Technology
orientation in its different programs providing high quality teaching and Mathematics
and curricular offerings to produce learning to prepare and empower the
highly-competent professionals and Omani professionals of the future to
brilliant leaders ready to explore the contribute to national socio-economic
enormous possibilities in their fields development,” ShCT—as the jewel
of specialization. of Al Batinah—has been in the heart
Considering the rapid changes, and mind of its people. It is through
opportunities, challenges, and this vision that ShCT is geared to
emerging trends in the 21st century work harder and strive to get better
workplace, ShCT continues to strike for tomorrow’s challenges and
a balance in instruction, research, opportunities.
industry linkage, and community- With its modest beginning, its identity,
based activities to deliver relevant and all its achievements, SHCT is
and impactful academic programs guided to fulfill its core mission: “To
and to create a nurturing learning deliver high quality student-centered
atmosphere that fosters personal, education that produces competitive
social, and intellectual development graduates who enter the labor market
among our Omani students. with confidence, strong technological
The SHCT staff’s synergy produces and personal skills, prepared for a life
of contribution and success.”

ounting Business
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IT Engineering Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

ELC English Language Program
Curriculum and Teaching Methods

ShCT has identified the essential values, goals Graduates’ Attributes
and attributes of its graduates. These elucidate
what is in the heart and mind of its leaders. The graduates of the Colleges of Technology
are:

Values • Well-disciplined and committed to
excellence and a high standard of
In seeking to achieve its mission, the College will productivity;
promote the following college values:
• Able to apply the knowledge and skills to a
• Professionalism: Hard work, commitment, diverse and competitive work environment;
accountability and transparency.
• Able to think critically, analyse and solve
• Integrity: Honesty and fairness. problems;
• Flexibility: Willingness to learn and
• Able to provide a high degree of
develop new skills, and to take on new competence in using information and
responsibilities. communication technology;
• Teamwork and Tolerance: Transparency,
diversity, acceptance, openness to • Professionally competent and up-to-date
constructive criticism and ethical behavior. in their field of specialization in a changing
• Creativity and innovation: Imagination and global environment;
originality.
• Communication: Commitment to the • Able to gather and process knowledge
effective exchange of information. from a variety of sources and communicate
effectively in written and spoken English;
ShCT Goals
• Able to demonstrate effectively and apply
The main goals of Shinas College of Technology good interpersonal skills in teamwork and
are to: leadership roles;

• Provide excellent governance and • Committed to self-development through life-
administration with transparency and long learning;
adherence to ethical principles.
• Socially responsible citizens aware of
• Offer students high quality teaching, contemporary issues in contributing to
learning and training opportunities by national development; and,
conducting continual market analysis and
curriculum review process, and using • Able to demonstrate and apply their
technology. entrepreneurial skills.

• Offer quality programs that promote
entrepreneurial skills and respond to the
changing market needs and developments
in technology.

• Ensure that graduates become responsible
citizens by enriching their values and
attributes to contribute to the nation’s socio-
economic development.

• Develop staff by offering opportunities for
professional and personal development,
and by rewarding hard work and innovative
thinking.

• Encourage opportunities for applied
research and consultancy.

• Foster mutually beneficial constructive
partnerships with various public and private
sector organizations, professional bodies
and local and international communities that
benefit the community at large.

• Provide facilities and learning resources that
are effectively utilized and well-managed to
ensure efficient student and staff services.



Educational Technologies Center

ETC opens a promising door of varied About Educational
opportunities to all our students, staff,
and partners in the academe. Technologies Center

Through this publication, our The Educational Technologies Center has three
readers will read some feature sections that support the technical needs of
articles about the services of the ShCT: Educational Services Section, Computer
Educational Technologies Center. Services Section, and Library Section.
With sustained effort, ETC aims at
streamlining systems and processes, ESS CSS
increasing student participation and
engagement, enhancing student- Educati onal Educati onal
centered learning, and fostering better Tech no lo gy\ Tech no lo gy\
communication and collaboration
through the aid of up-to-date s ecti on s ecti on
educational and technological
facilities.

ETC helps ShCT to realize its mission
and vision by providing unparalleled
and excellent service that can be
trusted by all our stakeholders.

The Educational Services Section The Computer Services
has a one-stop online system Section maintains ShCT’s
where all services are merged computer network and server,
into one system. These ser- communication facilities, web
vices include graphics design, and software development, the
production of all educational College Website, and computer
materials, event support, and laboratories. It also provides
access card management and relevant trainings to all the
maintenance. staff and students. CSS also
provides helpdesk support, and
spearheads the publication and
page design of ETC Connect.
Furthermore, CSS cooperates
with the different departments
in implementing programs that
benefit the staff, students and
the community.

Ahmed Khamis Mohammed Al Saidi

Head of Educational Technologies Center

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Li brary
s ecti on

The ShCT Library provides a
conducive and serene learning
environment and houses a
wide range of learning and
teaching resources. It always
aims at improving the library
facilities to efficiently cater to
the needs of both the staff and
students. Recently, its Library
Management Online System
has been improved to monitor
the utilization of the library.

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES CENTER

[email protected]

English Language Center

Congratulations to the Editorial Board of Synergy, the
official magazine of Shinas College of Technology. I
strongly believe that Synergy is the offshoot of your
teamwork, patience, perseverance and collaboration.
Indeed, ShCT reached another milestone by publishing
a magazine that features significant aspects of the
College and its stakeholders as it trumpets the
accomplishments of its administrators, students, and
faculty and staff.

With the informative and enlightening articles published
in this magazine, I believe that our SHCT community
will be inspired and encouraged to sustain its quest
for continual development and excellence in imparting
quality technical education in North Al Batinah.
Again, congratulations to the Editorial Board for
coming up with this publication. Keep it up!

Level 1
Foundation

Level 2
Foundation

Ali Abdullah Ahmed Al-Balushi

Head of English Language Center

The English Language Center(ELC) of Let’s
Shinas College of Technology(ShCT)
is one of the biggest units of ShCT. Learn English
ELC has two sections:
Re dy Set G !

ELC aims to enhance the students’ for the college staff and the local
English language proficiency so that community. These programs are
they will stand out in their specific handled by highly qualified and
discipline and fit in the 21st century seasoned language educators.
workplace. The Center offers well- With its dynamic and supportive
developed, intensive English language administrators and highly-trained
programs to the college students faculty, ELC provides a conducive
and the community. It offers a four- language learning environment
level Foundation Program and a with well-equipped classrooms, rich
Post-Foundation Program that enable technological resources, appropriate
students to excel in their courses. instructional materials and high-tech
Moreover, ELC provides a variety of facilities.
English language training sessions

(CTM) (ELP)

Curriculum and Teaching English Language Programs
Methods

Public
Speaking

Technical Technical Technical
writing 1 writing 2 Communication

Level 4
Foundation

Level 3
Foundation

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Engineering Department

Ever since the establishment of ShCT, our primary goal for our students
is to train future leaders equipped with high-quality engineering
education. The aim of Engineering department is to disseminate
knowledge and technologies through quality teaching, research and
its applications Civil, Electrical and Mechanical disciplines. Our staff
members come from highly-reputable universities & colleges all over
the world, with specialized knowledge that runs the gamut of various
Engineering Sections. Our staff develops state-of-the-art technologies
and exhilarating solutions for mankind. We attempt to provide our
students with a cheerful, productive and satisfying experience at all
levels of their program of studies to explore the amazing world of
engineering.

Mahmoud Khazalah, Ph.D

Head, Engineering Department

ABOUT ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

(CES) (EES) (MES)
Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Section Section Section

The Engineering Department(ED) is one engineering education in accordance
of ShCT’s largest departments with with market demand, 2) a unique
1,336 students, and 88 academic and model of cooperation with the
support staff. ED has three sections— industry, and 3) a strong research
Civil, Electrical Power and Mechanical environment. ED aims to ensure that
Engineering. Each section offers the field of engineering contributes to
specializations at various levels— a stronger local economy.
Diploma, Advanced Diploma and
Bachelor in Engineering. ED Faculty’s reputation is built on
a proud history of excellence in
ED has memoranda of understanding teaching, research and community
(MOU) with many of the major service. The faculty as well as
engineering companies. Moreover, the students makes the country
ED has solid frameworks for: 1) proud through their outstanding
the operation and development of achievements and leadership qualities.

ShCT Engineering Demographics
Semester 1, Academic Year 2017-2018

59 28 942 394 1336

Total Lecturers Total Technicians Male Students Female Students Total Students

ShCT Engineering Students Demographics
Semester 1, Academic Year 2017-2018

469 508 218 141 1336

Diploma 1 Diploma 2 Advance Diploma BTech Total Students

Information Technology Department

“Technology can become the wings that will allow the educational world to
fly farther and faster than ever before—if we will allow it.” - Jenny Arledge

Information Technology is a dynamic field of study and we put emphasis
not only in learning foundation and advance concepts but also in honing
the skills of the students in the use of technologies to prepare them for
today’s technological workplace. This is what we provide to our students,
we are focused on shaping the personality of the students who are not only
equipped with required academic excellence but also equipped with 21st
century skills and ideas.

In the IT department, we enterprise to map academic excellence with
the latest approaches and paradigm of learning. We want our students
to be mindful of what “Technology” offers. In IT, we initiate innovative
approaches but still enshrine the core of educational process. With the
constant changes in technology, we do not only focus on books and the
knowledge we acquired in the four corners of classrooms but we provide
students with industry-standard knowledge and proficiency through our
Cisco Networking and Oracle Academy partnerships.

Amina Salim Mohammed Al-Jabri

Head, Information Technology Department

Mathematics Section
Networking Section
Information Technology Section

ITS NS MS

The Information Technology Department (ITD) is composed of three (3)
sections, namely: IT, Math and Networking. IT offers two specializations
(Database and Software Engineering); whereas, networking also has two
(Networking and Internet and E-Security).

ITD has partnership with CISCO Networking and Oracle Academy to
provide students with industry-standard knowledge and proficiency.

ShCT Information Technology Demographics
Semester 1, Academic Year 2017-2018

68 78 458 536

Total Lecturers Male Students Female Students Total Students

ShCT IT Students Demographics
Semester 1, Academic Year 2017-2018

196 157 125 58 536

Diploma 1 Diploma 2 Advance Diploma BTech Total Students

Business Studies Department

“Teamwork makes the dream work.”

- Bang Gae

It is with great pride, enthusiasm, and anticipation to read the
inaugural issue of “Synergy”, the official magazine of Shinas
College of Technology. I congratulate the people behind this
magazine for their commendable teamwork and the enormous
amount of work they did for the publication of this magazine. I
believe that the entire community will see that effort reflected in
this maiden issue and in the impact it will have on our students,
faculty and staff, and other stakeholders in the academe.
The primordial role of the institution is in itself a work in
progress actively seeking ideas from all the internal and direct
stakeholders and the community in terms of structure, goals,
and vision of Shinas College of Technology. Synergy will allow
us to touch the lives of our students and the community and
in so doing we teach and transform them and vice versa. I
look forward to the launching of this important medium as we
develop our fullest potential as an academic institution.
Congratulations, Synergy! Indeed, Aristotle is right when he
said that “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.”

Khadija Ahmed Ali Al Isaei

Head, Business Studies Department

The Business Studies Department (BSD) of Shinas Human Resourses Section
College of Technology aims at teaching—through Marketing Section
an applied approach— courses that are in line with Accounting Section
the course and program goals to meet the needs
and aspirations of the students and the community.
It offers three specializations, namely: Human
Resources, Accounting and Marketing.

At BSD, Management Lab is set up to ensure that
effective student learning is achieved, through a
variety of assessment tools, including tests, projects,
assignments and other evaluation instruments. It also
provides continuous feedback on student progress in
the form of testing knowledge, skills and abilities.

BSD endeavors to update the course curriculum
considering the accreditation and international
standards, and maintains the relevance of the
materials considering the needs of the market.

BSD students are actively engaged in both curricular AS MS HRS
and extra-curricular activities under its student
support services. Moreover, entrepreneurial attitude
is cultivated among the students through an active
collaboration with the College Entrepreneurship
Committee.

The mentoring program for the staff is initiated and BSD strives to fulfill the vision and mission of the
regular staff development programs are organized in College by adopting all the strategies set by the
the areas of research and publications. Strategic and Operational Plans, and by providing
ample opportunities to develop work-ready graduates
BSD extends its support to the community by and first generation entrepreneurs.
regularly arranging various community workshops.
The first Alumni Meet initiated in October 2017
allowed the graduates to have a fruitful interaction.

ShCT Business Studies Demographics
Semester 1, Academic Year 2017-2018

37 140 313 453

Total Lecturers Male Students Female Students Total Students

ShCT BSD Students Demographics
Semester 1, Academic Year 2017-2018

161 154 80 58 453

Diploma 1 Diploma 2 Advance Diploma BTech Total Students

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ShCT Alumni
Join. Share. Inspire.

Successisn’tjustaboutwhatyou Get Inspired with our Alumni
accomplishinyourlifebutwhat
youinspireotherstodo. ShCT is very proud to have produced Alumni who
not only worked hard to finish their studies but are
-Unknown now part of the global workforce. They have flown,
explored and thrived!

To all alumni, your achievement reflects ShCT’s
success and its people. Continue to persevere and
serve as inspiration to your fellow Alumni, students
and youths of Oman.

To the ShCT students, may their stories of success
inspire you and excite you as you work your way
forward!

Alumni Nook Exceptionally “

First of all, I would like to thank ALLAH for all that I am. EMPOWERED

I also would like to convey my sincerest thanks to Shinas College of Ahmed AL-Shamsi
Technology, the College Administration, and the academic staff who
have made much effort to provide us with the best education possible Engineering Manager,
for the success of ShCT graduates like me. Through the programs Hutchison Ports, Ras Al Khaimah
of ShCT, the graduates are well-prepared to face the challenging
demands of the global market which I have experienced personally “Leading or joining the varied
upon starting my career as an engineer.
student activities opened a wide
My college education here at ShCT is very important as it provided window for the development
me with a strong foundation needed for my professional career. All and refinement of my skills.
the educational services, facilities, curricular and extra-curricular Moreover, attending courses,
programs and activities nurtured my skills, knowledge, and talents. trainings and workshops—
Leading or joining the varied student activities opened a wide window even those not related to my
for the development and refinement of my skills. Moreover, attending specialization—provided me
courses, trainings and workshops—even those not related to my with a treasure of valuable
specialization—provided me with a treasure of valuable information, information, which are helpful
which are helpful to my career. to my career.

Another thing that provided me with an edge is ‘building an
impressive resume before graduation.’ Building a resume denotes
that I have specific goals and that I set my mind to conquer the world
of professionals. For that, I advise ShCT students to be exceptional
even before you graduate so that you can be prepared to embrace
the challenges along your way after graduation. Once, you are
equipped with ample knowledge, and interpersonal and technical
skills, more and big opportunities will knock at your doorstep.

I started my career as an equipment maintenance engineer for three
years. After which, I got promoted as a senior maintenance engineer
for one year. At present, I am the engineering manager for Hutchison
Ports, Ras Al-Khaimah (RAK).

Below are the things that I have learned while working in a company
with different people from different backgrounds.

• You have to be a leader, not a boss.
• Use your failures to empower your momentum.
• Success starts when your actions become greater

than your excuses.
• If you want better results, you must become better.
• The biggest communication problem is “we do not

listen to understand. We listen to reply.” Listen to
understand.
• Success does not come to those who wait. Start to
achieve your own Success.

I wish all ShCT alumni and students the best of luck on all your
endeavors.

learn. P rofessional life is different from college life in several
aspects, but our core foundation starts with our college
grow. life. For me, a student, who has an impressive Grade Point
Average (GPA) and obtained the highest marks in his/her courses,
inspire. is considered an excellent student. Others may not agree but our
academic performance shown in our transcripts is important in
Asma Abdallah Saud Al-Senani finding a good job. It is the reason that we develop our soft skills in
the best way we can because these will definitely serve as our capital
Software Developer, Sohar Aluminium investment in our career.
January 2016 to present
ShCT has helped me develop myself not only in terms of obtaining a
good GPA but also in developing my interpersonal skills. At ShCT, I was
given a chance to grow,especially as a student leader. Getting involved
in college clubs while working on my academic courses has allowed
me to learn the multitasking skills, which continually aid me now to
be more efficient in my current job as a software developer for Sohar
Aluminium. Moreover, ShCT has helped me gain self-confidence and
master time management that opened great doors of possibilities for
my career.

Not only that, now that I have joined the global workforce, I realized
that everything that I have learned from my alma mater aids in my
day-to-day work amidst the varied circumstances at work. When I
head to my workplace, I know I’ll be working within a team, and it
is good that during our college days we were taught how important
teamwork is. This is not simply learned in the classroom but by
joining different college activities and exhibitions. Remembering
the challenges I faced during my exam periods, I used to think of
the pressures I had at that moment. Now, all I can say is that I am
thankful to have experienced those challenges, which molded me to
be at my best even under pressure.

To the students, please remember that attending classes will not be
sufficient for your training. You need to be involved; you need to be
engaged in different activities. Do not hesitate to explore and join
all college activities because you will benefit from those through the
skills which will be helpful to you. It is the key to become well-rounded
individuals! Continue to expand your horizon and learn as much as
you can while you are still under the care of our beloved Alma Mater.

Reaching our dreams is a far-fetched reality without the guidance of
our dear college, Shinas College of Technology.

Thank you very much, my beloved Alma Mater!

ASPIRE... learn...

succeed

Aspire More…Learn More ...then Success will follow. Maryam Humaid Ali Al-Briki “

These words have driven me to continue my studies. It is a realization HR Specialist
that one’s knowledge must be cultivated and that learning is Shinas College of Technology
everyone’s obligation. No one but you are responsible for your own
learning and improvement in life. You have to take that decision and “It is a realization that
step forward to reach your dreams.
one’s knowledge must be
In life, we will meet people along the way who will open our minds for cultivated and that learning
a life-changing opportunity. One lecturer from the faculty of Business is everyone’s obligation. No
Studies Department came to my office and asked me “Maryam, why one but you are responsible
did you not complete your studies? Why did you not get a bachelor’s for your own learning and
degree?” This has opened my eyes to a brighter idea and made improvement in life. You
me excited about my future. I then asked the administration of the have to take that decision
College to give me a chance to complete my studies. and step forward to reach

Being a student again is a big adjustment on my part but I want your dreams.
something more. I know that ‘pursuing my studies’ is just like a
treasure chest where treasures will be unhidden if I will really work
hard and persevere. I want to achieve more in terms of my career
not only for myself but also for my family and my country.

While taking my Bachelor’s Degree, I got the scholarship, which made
me do all my best to study. After finishing my Bachelor’s degree,
my position here in ShCT was changed to “Specialist of Human
Resources.” Finishing my bachelor’s degree did not stop me to
pursue a higher degree. Currently, I am taking my Master’s Degree
in Business Administration (MBA) while I continue to work and do all
my tasks as HR Specialist. I am doing my best to manage my time
between my career and my post-graduate studies where each one is
complementary to the other. I know that there will be more challenges
that I will experience but I am ready because this will mold me to be a
better person.

Shinas College of Technology has been a home for me that opens a
lot of opportunities. It is here that I started achieving all my ambitions
in life. I am very thankful to all the people who are instrumental for
who I have become. To the present College Administration, former
college officials, my former and present colleagues, thank you
very much! Your motivation and encouragement made all things
manageable.

I will do my best to serve ShCT to the best of my ability. I will keep
on working to be more effective and efficient in doing all the tasks
entrusted to me.

My advice to the students is “DON’T STOP, focus on achieving your
dreams, and surely, you will reap the fruits of your sacrifices!”

Think Big,
Start Smalland Move Fast

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ShCT Alumni I will start my article with a motivational statement I always
keep in my mind, “Think big, start small and move fast”. At
Web & Smart Phone Applications Developer the beginning, reaching the top is difficult, but the difficult
becomes easier if it is planned well. Time is an obstacle that
Master in Computer Science, SQU can be regulated at any daily task you need to accomplish.
I use paper and pen to write all the tasks I want to do daily.
The pleasure of deleting the job done gradually gives me
a very pleasant feeling. When the day ends, I watch the
remaining tasks on the paper that need to be accomplished.

At the academic level, I have a bachelor’s degree that I have
started at Shinas College of Technology and completed
at the Higher College of Technology. Every academic
environment has its own role in refining my personality,
whether on the academic or personal level. Shinas College of
Technology has had the most impact so far in developing my

skills and entering the world of development application,
self-learning, and the search for new information. I
always keep saying that “curriculum” is a gate to us
as students to enter the field, but it is not a measure
to say that the information ends with the end of
curriculum. Continuing the process of searching for
complete information depends on us. Searching
for information has become very easy. Also,
contacting, discussing, and learning with/from
people of experience in various fields is very
important. My experience in the field was
not only the result of ongoing research, but
the pursuit of discussions with experienced
people through social media, including
specialists in the field which added a lot to
the development of academic content. I
graduated with distinction, but I did not
stop at that stage. I felt that as a technical
person I needed more in the field as it
develops rapidly and many technologies,

programs and even the new programming languages Where did the experience come from: the experience was
evolve in the technical world. Here I decided to continue my gained from continuous training and self-refinement as well
master’s degree but with a sub-specialization in networking. as constant attempts.
This added a lot to my experience especially in the new My modest greetings to my dear family for having played
specialty. The most enjoyable thing was entering the world a major role in my life. I am working hard to advance the
of research, writing papers and participating in different development of digital and technical solutions to help
conferences. improve the life of the community. Special greetings to
everyone who has contributed to my achievements. Finally,
I guarantee that the refinement of skills comes from self- a special greeting and advice goes to the ambitious Omani
development, participating in scientific forums, competitions youth: “Those who reached the top of the mountain, did not
and conferences, attending and holding workshops. fall from heaven.”
Attending workshops has a great role in the development
of my knowledge. The most recent participation was in the About the Company
Summer of Oman for Programming which was implemented
by the Information Technology Authority, accompanied by This company specializes in software developing
one of the most passionate youth in the same field, Mr. Ali smart phone applications as well as websites.
AlRubkhi. The company has now completed about 7
projects in addition to many identities and logos
Emerging first place in this challenge was a unique addition that have been designed for many companies.
to us as a team and be at par with competitors in the Also, she established another company with the
application development market. At the international inspiring leader Ali AlRubkhi, under the name of
level, my last achievement was to participate in the ALCSO “Amal Tech”, a nursery for the projects being
competition organized by the Arab Organization for Culture implemented in the Smart Developer Company
and Science and to bag the award for the best application in through the provision of maintenance services
the cultural field in the Sultanate. and follow-up of the electronic hosting service
for the digital content in the projects.
I have a plan to attend distance training. There is always
two hours in my daily schedule to attend one of the training
courses from different sites, including: udemy.com. This site
provides very rich educational materials in various fields. My
plan is to continue having a daily schedule for two hours to
follow the course content which may take around a month
for doing many lessons and follow-up homework. By the
end of this course, I will gain intensive experience as well as
documentation of achievement with a certificate of passing
the course successfully.

Each task adds to all of us the interesting scientific content
as well as creates relationships with ambitious individuals
from the community whether they are in the same field or
not. The exchange of views is very important. The fact is
that these relationships led to the formation of a team of 13
people from different fields: design, programming, marketing,
law, public relations and others to form two Omani companies
in programming and design. It is an excellent Omani crew
and a start that I personally consider as a way to reach the
global arena.

Campus Life
at ShCT

96English Group 536Information Technology
Members Members

1336Engineering Group
Members
453Business Group
Members

“You don’t have to push students to

get involved, but encourage them to do so by

proposing projects and supporting the ones

students suggest.”

- Martinez, J.M.S 40CLuitlteurraetuarnedGroup
Members

Here at ShCT, we ensure that our students enjoy 17Photography Group
studying where opportunities for further development Members
of their talents, skills and knowledge are always in the
minds of the ShCT administration. We also care about
delivering quality support and services to our students
that will make a difference in their lives not only here
inside the campus but for their future. ShCT ensures
that every student feels at home, comfortable and
taken care of so that they can ENGAGE, EXPLORE and
EMERGE in their chosen field of endeavor.

“We lay the foundation which make our students global
citizens, entrepreneurs, and leaders who lead our world
forward,” Dr. Al-Mahurrami, ShCT Dean.

Through the leadership of the Office of Student
Activities and in coordination with the academic
departments, student groups are established.

English Group

96Members

The English Group (EG) is established in the
College under the English Language Center.
EG is a place where members will learn
and practice their language skills and gain
confidence. In EG, members get a chance to
practice many different skills in a setting that is
more like real life. EG organizes varied engaging
activities and educational tours that foster
love for learning and camaraderie among its
members.

If you want to be a good speaker, writer and
better person, join us. Be confident in facing any
situations, do it the EG way. Join now and learn
while having fun and enjoying each activity!

To join English Group, please contact:

Amal Al-Jahwari Abdallah Ali Al-Balushi

ELC Lecturer | English Group Coordinator ELC Lecturer | English Group Coordinator
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: +968 2685 2960 Office Phone: +968 2685 2868

Engineering Group

1336Members

The Engineering Club (EC) is organized by the
Engineering Department for its students. It aims
to assist them in all aspects of their academic
life. All Engineering students are welcome to join
the club.
The Club aims to strengthen the intellectual
and interpersonal skills of its members, and
to provide awareness on various engineering
concerns. In EC, students become more adept
in realizing their dreams and expanding their
interest in the field of Engineering.

To join Engineering Group, please contact:

Qutaiba Mazin Abdulmajeed

Engineering Technician | Electrical Engineering Section
Email: [email protected]

Information Technology

536Members

The ITS Club is the official Information Technology
students’ organization of Shinas College of
Technology. Started in 2008, the ITS Club aims to
deliver a high quality student-centered support
hub that encourages IT students to improve
academically; participate in college and external
activities; foster a responsible sharing of knowledge;
offer opportunities in exploring and nurturing
values; improve cognitive and technical skills;
develop entrepreneurial and interpersonal skills;
and stimulate social responsibility awareness which
will assist them to learn, grow and fully prepare to
face the challenges in life outside the campus and
when they join the global workforce.
The ITS vision is to be a leading student
organization providing a well-coordinated support
hub for IT students to engage, explore and evolve
as responsible IT professionals with creative and
innovative mind to contribute to national socio-
economic development of the Sultanate.

If you have inquiries or would like to join ITS Club, please contact:

Amina Salim Mohammed Al-Jabri Anette G. Daligcon

IT HoD | ITS Club Coordinator IT Lecturer | ITS Club Assistant Coordinator
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: +968 2685 2881 Office Phone: +968 2685 2996

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453Members

The Business Studies Department’s Students Support Services aims at building leaders through
innovative education, knowledge about industries and soft skill training required to compete successfully
in the contemporary business world.
The students are encouraged to build their personality by encouraging them to do community
development-based programmes and activity-based learning to inspire them to become entrepreneurs.
It also conducts various awareness campaigns like environment development programme, women health
and welfare programme, and community rights programmes by empowering students to continually
assess the needs of the external stakeholders.
Specialization workshops, management games, industrial visit, group discussion, student seminar,
special lecture program, business quiz, etc., are organized for the Human Resources, Marketing
and Accounting specialization students in order to enhance their knowledge, leadership skills, critical
thinking, self confidence, logical thinking, problem-solving, and intellectual competence in their area of
specialization.

To join BSD Student Support Services, you may contact:

Nithya Sambamoorthy Sangeetha Krishnamurthy Dr. Mamoon Sayed Abdelaziz

BSD Lecturer | Coordinator BSD Lecturer | Member BSD Lecturer | Member
Email:Nithya.Sambamoor [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: +968 2685 2928

Subhash Kodiyil Raman Narsaiah Lakkavatri

BSD Lecturer | Member BSD Lecturer | Member
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

CLuitlteurraetuarnedGroup

40Members

The Culture & Literature Group (CLG) is organized
by the Library Section of the Educational
Technologies Center. CLG is the youngest group in
the College. It was established in Academic Year
2016-2017.
CLG is committed to enhance the ability of students
of ShCT in literature and express their love for
Omani culture through various activities. These
activities will surely be thought-provoking and
stimulating just like reading your favorite novels and
promoting rich Omani culture and values.
This group is the best choice for students who
want to express their love for literature and Omani
culture.Members will also work with students with
the same passion.
If you want to enrich your knowledge without
spending a dime, be part of the Culture & Literature
Group!

To join Culture & Literature Group, please contact:

Marwan Said Amer Al-Yahyaei

HoS Library | ETC Library Section
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: +968 2685 2865

Photography Group

17Members

The ShCT Photography Group (PG) is a group
organized by the Housing, Student Activities &
Graduation Department with membership from
students in the college.
PG aims to help students by enhancing their skills
in photography and videography. The group
also assists the College in all major activities
and provides trainings/workshops/exhibitions on
photography and videography to students.
For students, this will be a good rendezvous for
meeting people who share the same interests. It
will also open a great opportunity to form new
friendships and have fun while learning new things
about a craft that they love.

For more details, please contact the coordinator of the group:

Khalifa Ali Said Al-Muqbali

Staff | Housing, Student Activities
and Graduation Department
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: +968 2685 2913

Building of
our Future

A new English Language Center building has
officially opened its doors on September 2017
at the start of the First Semester, Academic
Year 2017-2018. The new building houses 37
classrooms and 10 computer laboratories, staff
offices, student study rooms, training rooms and
technician rooms.
The new building provides ShCT more
opportunities to accommodate a bigger number
of enrollees and offer more community trainings,
workshops and classes.
The new building certainly holds a more
promising tomorrow for the North Al Batinah
region!



Conquering the World of I.T.

Fatma Al-Jabri

ITS Club President, 2017

The technology of informatics is important,
especially in our time. The more we progress,
the more important Information Technology
becomes and the more IT affects our lives at
home, at work and in the street.

I have realized this since I got onto the IT
ship and sailed through my specialization.
The more my love for information technology
deepened, the more that my computer has
become a friend of mine.

I learned how to design a unique website that
overcomes all the difficulties. I learned how to
troubleshoot computers and how to deal with
them. I learned how to persevere—not to give
up, to keep on trying, searching, and exploring
to find the answer.

I get closer to IT when I help someone to learn
something new or when someone comes to
ask me to enlighten her on IT-related topics.
Information Technology is not just about com-
puters but also about life.

For now, I need to continue my journey by ex-
ploring the world of IT and trying to emerge as
a model to my fellow students. With the help
of ShCT and my family, I will continue to work
hard so that my dreams would be realized and
I could serve my country.

The Afraa Saif KhalfanAl-Kaabi

Sweet fruit 2017 ShCT Alumni, CCNA Certified

of Success 2ndPlaceinCCNANetRidersCompetition2017
MiddleEastRegion, September11,2017

WinnerinInternationalICTSkillCompetition
MiddleEastNationalFinalRound
RepresentativeinShenzhen,China

Education is what we can obtain that cannot be stolen by anyone. It is a
privilege which is not given freely without working on it. I have learned that
to achieve what you are aspiring for, you need to exert your effort and even
go the extra mile to achieve more. It is not easy but setting your mind to go
beyond mediocrity will give you an extraordinary result.

It is my great pleasure to share with you all the joy and achievements in
passing CCNA certification. This will not be possible without the support of
IT Department lecturers who inspired and supported me throughout the
process.

I would also like to acknowledge the hardwork and patience extended by
our experienced, professional and knowledgeable trainers of CCNA, our IT
Network teachers, who have worked hard for months for us to bring home the
bacon in the CCNA NetRiders Competition 2017, Middle East Region and
be the Winner in Huawei ICT Skill Competition, Middle East National Final
Round.

Thank you to the IT Department for your dedication to serve the Omani
community. Thank you for grooming us into future achievers, leaders and
raising fine young citizens with a benevolent mind and caring heart.

My sincere gratitude goes also to the ShCT management and my parents for
the concerted efforts and support.

I urge all my fellow students to have a broader perspective in learning not
only inside the classroom but to see other opportunities to grow as a person.
Having a good foundation in college will expand our horizon in choosing a
job. We need to develop ourselves as an active learner to be independent
yet reflective in thinking, have self-initiative and be creative. We should be
a responsible citizen that possesses positive values, with selfless interest for
public welfare and commitment for the development of our country. Let us
be role models not only to our family but also to others, and let us bring the
sweet fruit of success to our beloved country, Oman!

I wish everyone the best for the future!

Thank you.

Well Done!
ShCT is Proud
of You

ShCT student Yaqoob Ali Salim Al-
Khanbashi has obtained an ‘Electrical
Connections Work License’ which was
issued by Majan Electricity Company
(SAOC).

Yaqoob is currently enrolled as a
second year Diploma in Electrical
Engineering student.

The student successfully passed an
exam on ‘electrical licensing’ which
was conducted by Majan Electricity
Company in September.

Yaqoob is now authorized by Majan
Electricity Board to certify new
electrical connections for buildings
and establishments. Once certification
is done, electrical installations and
wiring will be done by Majan Electricity
Company, then a routine inspection
will be conducted by the ‘electrical
connections license’ holder.

Yaqoob Ali Salim Al-Khanbashi

Second Year, Diploma in Electrical
Engineering Student,

Engineering Department

Dream. Believe. Achieve.

William Arthur Ward said, “If you can I realize that this can also help my
imagine it, you can achieve it. If you fellow students who are taking the
can dream it you can become it.” True same course. I approached the
enough, I believe his words as it was Engineering Department if I can share
my imagination and dream to become it and I was permitted. They helped
a civil engineer since I started in me organize the schedule and venue
school during my elementary days. I to conduct the training/workshop.
chose Civil Engineering with my own This aided me to develop my other
desire and personal choice and not skills. The skills to conduct training/
workshop and most importantly to
3Dmy parents’ nor my peers’. nurture public speaking skills by
speaking before the Civil Engineering
When I started my college degree in students and my teachers. Currently, I
Civil Engineering, I was just like others am conducting a series of 3D Google
who do not know what lies ahead. I Sketch Up training/workshop to all
am excited everyday of what are the civil engineering students and staff.
things to unfold during my classes,
laboratory works, field works and This has paved way for me to develop
others. Gradually, I started to learn my skill in art and design. Then,
the rules, principles and ‘secrets’ in it opened doors of opportunities
the world of civil engineering. I am where I had a chance to join an
still learning and I believe will always International Competition in Art and
be – in order to become an expert Design. I represented Oman and I
and professional. While, I am still got the 4th rank in the Competition
here in Shinas College of Technology, ‘Art and Design’ held in Egypt. It is
I will do my best to improve myself also a humbling experience that I was
by listening to my professors and by given recognition by Shinas College of
joining activities. Technology.

Through the skills I acquired from I have learned that it is our great
my courses like learning about the desire coupled with hardwork and
foundations of construction and perseverance that will make us a
its various types, safety measures better person. We can be successful
and schemes in all aspects of civil when we are willing to exert our
engineering work, I am being polished efforts, willing to explore and have
and prepared for my future. self-initiative. You cannot achieve
anything if you rely on others, if you
While I am studying, I try learning don’t dream, believe, and if you don’t
other skills which are not offered DO IT!
inside the classroom. I spend my free
time studying computer applications To my fellow students, don’t be afraid
that will enhance my skills. One of to take the initiative if what you have
the applications I learned through in your mind is to improve yourself to
research is using 3D Google Sketch be a better person, and always help
Up. It is a 3D modeling computer others to do better! Take that first
program for a wide range of drawing step and all great things will soon be
applications such as architectural, unleashed!
interior design, landscape
architecture, civil and mechanical Ayman Nasser Salim Al-Mamari
engineering, film and video game
design. Civil Engineering Student

MISSION POSSIBLE
Skipping ShCT’s Foundation Program...

Is it possible?

How can we be accelerated to the Post Foundation Program?

Our journey in education FINISH and IT exams, we both
always starts at home scored high marks so we
where we have the support DIPLOMA & BACHELOR qualified for Level 4 of
of our family who always the Foundation Program.
instills in us the value LEVEL 4English Post Foundation However, we skipped the
of education. With the LEVEL 3 English Foundation English exam because our
constant reminders and our IELTS band score is 6.5. We
aspirations, we graduated LEVEL 2English Foundation skipped ShCT’s Foundation
in 2016 from Al Batinah LEVEL 1 English Foundation Program.
International School (ABIS)
as IB Diploma students. START It was not easy to be
Through our experiences accelerated to the Post-
there, our English skills Foundation Program
have flourished and it gave though. As we came directly
us the opportunity to seek from secondary school, we
further knowledge. We took had to put considerable
the IELTS exam during the effort to obtain high grades
summer holiday after our during our first semester
grade 11 and both of us in the college. We focused
got a band score of 6.5. greatly in note taking and
What helped us reach this summarizing lectures in
level of English proficiency our own words; these made
and adeptness is the studying relatively easy.
aspiration of learning and
continuously improving our To our fellow students, let
language skill. us do our best no matter
how hard and challenging
When we entered Shinas our tasks may be; because
College of Technology, in the end, we will surely
and took the Maths reap the fruits of all our
sacrifices and hardwork.

Abdulaziz Abdullah Hilal Al-Maqbali Qutada Abdullah Hilal Al-Maqbali

First Year Student, First Year Student,
Business Studies Department Business Studies Department

Afraa Saif Khalfan Al-Ka’Abi TOP 2 - CCNA Final Round
Asim Sulaiman Obaid Al-Mahrezi TOP 4 - CCENT Final Round
Ameera Hamood Al-Mamaria TOP 6 - CCENT Final Round
Reham Salim Ali Rashid Al-Hamidi TOP 10 - CCENT Final Round

Afraa Saif Khalfan Al Kaabi from the Networking section ranked 2nd in Round 3
of Cisco Networking Academy NetRiders CCNA Competition 2017, Middle East
region on September 11, 2017.
Afraa is the only student from Oman who landed a spot in the competition along
with other students from Lebanon, Turkey, Pakistan, UAE, Jordan and Palestine.
She was mentored by Mr. M. Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy.
The competition includes answering a 100-question exam and a 15-minute
WebEx session where the participants presented problems/solutions and
answered questions from a panel of judges.
The top rank in Round 3 wins a Study Trip Prize to Cisco Headquarters on January
7-13, 2018 and the top 5 will win their choice between a CCNA Routing &
Switching or CCNA Security certification voucher.
Cisco Networking Academy NetRiders offer three competitions: CCNA, CCENT
and IT Essentials (ITE). Furthermore, CCNA includes 3 Rounds of competition,
while CCENT and ITE include only 2 rounds.
Seven ShCT students participated in CCNA, 7 in CCENT and 13 in ITE.
In CCNA, five ShCt students—Afraa Saif Khalfan Al Ka’Abi, Marwan Al-Saifi, Noora
Al-Ansari, Saleh Adnan Saleh Al-Shibli and Fatema Harib Said Al-Risi—qualified in
the 1st round of CCNA along with 87 other participants.
In the 2nd round which requires a 70% minimum score, only 15 participants out
of 92 advanced to Round 3. Only ShCT from the 7 technical colleges advanced to
Round 3. In the 3rd round, Afraa ranked 2nd among 14 winners of CCNA. She
bagged 2nd place and set a record as the only Omani student who made it in
the final round.
In CCENT, three ShCT students—Reham Salim Ali Rashid Alhamidi, Asim
Sulaiman Obaid Al-Mahrezi and Ameera Hamood Al-Mamaria—qualified.
In the 2nd and final round, one ShCT student, Asim Sulaiman Obaid Al-
Mahrezi, won the competition along with 67 others.
In ITE, five ShCT students—Rahil Saleh Hassan Al Ansari,
Khaloud Said Khamis Al Muqbali, Nasrin Fahad Said Al
Nasiri, Thuraya Salim Rashid Al Washahi and Fatema Said
Mohammed Al Ubaidani—qualified. In the 2nd and final
round, 52 winners were declared and 3 ShCT students—
Khaloud Said Khamis Al Muqbali, Rahil Saleh Hassan Al
Ansari and Thuraya Salim Rashid Al Washahi—made it to
spot 15, 33 and 36, respectively.

ED RC organizes Technical Seminar

The Research Committee(RC) of ShCT’s
Engineering Department(ED) conducted a
technical seminar on “Bringing Engineering
Research Projects to Reality” at the Multi-
Purpose Hall on November 30, 2017.

Dr. Mohammed Al Saidi, Assistant Professor at
Sohar College of Applied Sciences, served as
the resource speaker.

Dr. Mohammed explained the process of
starting industry-based research projects and
the challenges that might be faced.

In addition, the resource speaker highlighted
the solutions to overcome such challenges.

ED HOD Dr. Mahmoud Khazalah moderated sponsorship to leaders’ conference
the seminar.
Students compete for ORPIC

Fifteen students from Mechanical and Electrical
Engineering competed for the opportunity to
be sponsored to attend Tomorrow’s Leaders’
Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on
November 27-29, 2017.

The said event is within the framework of The representatives from ORPIC (from its
cooperation and support provided by the External Relations Department) include: Mr.
Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Saeed Al-Maamari, Ms. Maria Al-Komishki, Mr.
Company (ORPIC) for the development of Emanuel, and Mr. Ahmed Al Naqbi.
students in the field of education and training.

ShCT’s OJT Department organized the The representatives administered a written
meeting between the candidate students and examination and interviewed the students.

representatives of the company last October The fortunate students who shall be selected
26, 2017. by the representatives will be sponsored by

ORPIC to attend the conference in Dubai.

1st Business Studies Alumni Gathering held

The Business Studies Department (BSD)
spearheaded the 1st Business Alumni Gathering
at the ShCT Multi-Purpose Hall on Oct. 10, 2017.
In his opening speech, ShCT Dean Dr. Khalid
Zayed Al-Muharrami encouraged the alumni
to keep in touch with their college in order to
create an atmosphere that promotes mutual
cooperation and benefits.
BSD Head Ms. Khadija Al-Isaei welcomed the
alumni as she highlighted that BSD is committed
to boost its relationship with its alumni to make
sure that the graduates are provided with
necessary assistance to perform well in their
workplace.
A presentation on the different strategies of
engagements and the mutual benefits that
can be achieved with their alma mater was
conducted. Moreover, two panel discussion
sessions took place.
SHCT employees who studied in ShCT
participated in the first session, which mainly
discussed the different challenges they faced
during their studies.
The second session involved the alumni working
in different public and private organizations.
The alumni expressed appreciation to ShCT for
all its services during their studies.
Meanwhile, the alumni also suggested several
approaches to further improve the quality of
ShCT graduates.
The event was also attended by Dr. Mahmood
Khazallah, HOD of Counseling and Follow Up
Department Mr Ahmed Al-Farsi, BSD lecturers,
and staff from ShCT’s Administrative departments.

Shinas College of Technology

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Shinas College of Technology (ShCT), An account has been created on
through its English Language Center Moodle platform with the username
(ELC), is offering Online English and password, so as to allow our
Courses for the 2nd Batch New future students to log in and
Intake Students for January 2018 have access to the materials. The
from October 8, 2017 to December username and the password have
28, 2017. been posted as an announcement on
the college website.
The purpose of these online courses
is to give ShCT’s potential students So far, 86 students have joined the
the opportunity to have an insight courses. These students are already
on their classes in the Foundation provided with access to materials (i.e.
Program. worksheets and audio files) for Level
2 that have been uploaded to the
Students will look at real-life classes Moodle platform.
and have access to materials that
cover all the English language skills
taught in the ELC.

Presenters: ShCT educators
Business Studies Department present papers in

Dr. Joefrelin Ines Teaching, Learning Confab

Dr. Cirilo Mirano Seven lecturers of Shinas College of Technology
presented academic papers during the 3rd Annual
Reynald Funtinilla Teaching and Learning Conference held at Sohar
University, Sohar City, Oman on Sept. 14, 2017.
Renjith Krishnan
Business Studies Department’s (BSD) Head of
Engineering Department Section for Marketing Dr. Joefrelin Ines and BSD
lecturers Dr. Cirilo Mirano Jr. and Mr. Reynald
Dr. Baskar Gopalan Funtinilla shared the findings of their study titled
“Pedagogical Issues and Challenges Confronting
English Language Center Business Studies Lecturers at Shinas College of
Technology.”
Aldrin Apolonio Mr. Renjith Krishnan, also from BSD, presented a
paper dubbed “Curriculum: Rethinking Learning,
Dr. Joseph Dayag Redesigning Teaching.”

Engineering Department lecturer Dr. Baskar
Gopalan delivered a paper titled “Quality
Assurance Through Academic Program Evaluation
by Educational Accreditation Process.”

Two lecturers from the English Language Center
presented papers. Mr. Aldrin Apolonio tackled
“Teach the Way the Brain Learns” while Dr. Joseph
Dayag presented “Portfolio Assessment: Promoting
Autonomy Among 21st Century Learners.”

Meanwhile, Quality Assurance Unit member Dr.
Joaquin Gabayno Jr., ELC lecturer Dr. Kalyana
Chakravarthi Thirunagari and Information
Technology lecturer Ms. Myra Patalay attended the
conference as participants.

Sponsored by Sohar University, the one-day
academic conference featured a keynote address by
Ms. Otherine Neisler, deputy director of the Center
for Excellence in Teaching and Learning of Sultan
Qaboos University, and more than 20 scholarly
paper presentations that dwelt on varied topics
related to the theme: “Curriculum: Re-Thinking
Learning, Re-Designing Teaching.”

the best!2 ShCT teams win in National
Cybersecurity Competition

Two (2) teams from Shinas College of Technology
got the 2nd highest point in the final round of Oman
CTF Competition held at Sultan Qaboos University
on November 11, 2017.
Four ShCT participants passed the qualification
round; whereas, the participants were organized
into two teams for the final round.
Networking lecturer Mr. Rajesh R. Kala coached the
ShCT participants: Asim Sulaiman, Fatema Qasim
Sulaiman, Marwan Abdullah Ali Al Saifi, and Saif
Khalf Said Rashid Al-Saidi.
Eleven teams from different private and government
colleges competed in this round.
The qualification round was conducted online on
October 26 to 28 as an individual competition where
seven students from ShCT joined.
The competition was organized by Cyber Talents
and ITU-Arab Regional Cyber Security Center.

Weareveryproud of you and wish you all

ShCT studes win in Huawei National

Final Round, to compete in China

Three ShCT IT students—Aysha Khamis Al-Hosnia,
Afraa Saif Khalfan Al Kaabi, and Marwan Abdullah Ali Al
Saifi—won in the Huawei ICT Skill Competition-Middle
East National Final Round held at Higher College of
Technology (HCT) in Muscat on November 20, 2017.

More than 80 students from different colleges in the
Sultanate of Oman joined the preliminary competition that
was conducted online on October 24, 2017.

After the preliminary competition, they were given a
three-day workshop at Musanna College of Technology
on November 12 to 14 where Huawei representatives
conducted a seminar and laboratory training using
Enterprise Network Simulation Platform (ENSP) to
prepare them for the National Final Round.

Out of more than 80 qualifiers for the National Final
Round, the top six students qualified to the International
Final Round that will be held at the end of December
2017 in Shenzhen, China, where they would compete as
a group with other National Final winners from 9 countries
from the Middle East.

Networking Section Head Mr. Syed Mehr and IT
Lecturers Mr. Rajesh Kala and Mr. Bernard Agbuya
coached the students for the preliminary round.

Shinas College of Technology spearheads

‘Confluence 2017: Industry-Academia Meet’

Shinas College of Technology (ShCT) spearheaded a in his opening speech
meeting between industry professionals and academicians expressed gratitude to
dubbed ‘Confluence 2017: Industry-Academia Meet’ at the esteemed guests and
Sohar Beach Hotel, Sohar City on Tuesday, November solicited their cooperation in
21, 2017. future events like this.

The industry professionals and academicians came up Engineer Abdulmonem Al
with two major points: continuous improvement is the key, Murshidi addressed the
and the new generation should value the employment gathering and emphasized
requirements and opportunities for entrepreneurship. the need for continuous
interaction between the
This event is the first of its kind and resulted to a white academia and the industry.
paper to be presented before the Ministry of Manpower He also underscored that
to bring about changes in the Course Delivery and commitment from both sides
Outcomes of the courses offered at BSD can bring fruitful results.

A one-day program, Confluence featured two major While setting the agenda for
sessions. Dr. Hilal Al Hinai, General Manager of ORPIC’s the event, BSD’s Coordinator
Corporate Support Services was the chief guest; whereas, for the Industrial Liaison
Committee Dr. Suneel Kumar
Engineer Abdulmonem Al Murshidi, Deputy Chief elaborated on the importance
Executive Officer of Vale Oman was the of collaboration between the
distinguished guest. industry and the academe.

Participants included a number of The event was sponsored by ORPIC, Technical and
higher-level management professionals Administrative Training Institute, Sohar Aluminium, Jindal
Shadeed Iron & Steel LLC., and Muna Noor Plastic
from a range of Industries LLC.
industries representing
Petrochemicals, The event was organized by ShCT’s Business Studies
Aluminum, Iron and Department (BSD) to bring industry professionals and
Steel, Oil Marketing, academic experts to one platform to discuss the industry
Plastic industries, Training expectations from business schools and to elicit insights
and HR consultancy. about the future talent requirements of the industry.

ShCT Dean Dr. Khalid
Zayed Al-Muharrami

ITD organizes 1st IT Alumni Gathering

The Information Technology Department headed the 1st IT Alumni Gathering (AAIT
2017) at ShCT Multi-Purpose Hall on Monday, 20th November, 2017.
In the opening welcome speech, IT Head Ms. Amina Al-Jabri motivated the alumni to
keep in touch with the department in order to promote mutual collaboration.
ShCT Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Mr. Ali Abdullah Ali Al-Alawi inaugurated the
AAIT Logo and inspired alumni with his thoughts.
A brief presentation on the achievements of IT department was presented to
showcase the changes in the department after their graduation.
The election for the office bearers of the association as accomplished. Mr. Mohammed
Al-Quwaitei (Fahud Site Manager, Tradebe Services LLC), the chairperson,
Mr. Ahmed Said Abdullah Al-Muzini (IT Staff, MoE), the secretary and the four
members were Ms. Amira Mohammed Al-Balushi (Business), Ms. Asma Abdullah
Al-Sinani (IT Developer, Sohar Aluminium), Ms. Safiya Rabee Al-Jabri (Majan
Electricity), and Ms. Buthaina Talib Ahmed Al-Ajmi.
Moreover, two open discussion sessions took place in which the Alumni, Staff and
the students actively participated to discuss the benefits and limitations of
the knowledge they acquired from the College. Meanwhile, the alumni
also suggested several approaches to further improve the quality of
ShCT graduates.
The second session involved two of the alumnus working in different
public/private organizations to talk on the skills required for
professional growth.
The alumni expressed gratitude to ShCT for all its
services during their stay in the College.
The event was also attended by the representatives of
all the departments of ShCT, exiting level IT students
and the IT Club members.