International Student Forum Fosters "Global Synergy" in Landmark Hybrid Event
SHINAS, OMAN – November 13, 2025 – The 3rd International Student Dialogue Forum concluded today as a resounding success, successfully bridging continents under the theme “Global Synergy: Bridging Cultures, Ideas, and Futures.” The event brought together approximately 160 participants from Oman and India in a dynamic hybrid format, showcasing the power of international academic collaboration.
Held on November 13, 2025, the forum served as a vibrant platform for cross-cultural dialogue and the exchange of innovative ideas, uniting students and faculty from the University of Technology and Applied Sciences - Shinas (UTAS-Shinas) and the IA School of Management Studies (IASMS) in India. There were 155 online participants from Oman, India, and the Philippines.
The event was highlighted by a series of insightful presentations from a cohort of brilliant student speakers. Representing IASMS, India, were Joseph Dixon and Bhoomika B.F. UTAS-Shinas, Oman, was represented by Mohammad Aftan, Al Narwa Mahfood Alshamsi, Yaqoob Ibrahim Mohammed Alfarsi, and Hamed Said Darwish Alquibti.
"The forum became a dynamic showcase of UTAS Shinas’s graduate attributes in action," said a member of the organizing committee. The event was praised for fostering essential 21st-century skills, including cross-cultural communication and teamwork, critical thinking, intercultural competence, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
The successful event was made possible by the dedicated efforts of an organizing team headed by Dr. Joefrelin C. Ines, Head of the Department of Economics and Business Administration, with the able stewardship of Mr. Narsaiah Lakkavatri as the lead organizer and coordinator of the Student Support Services Committee. They were supported by Dr. Nithya Sambamoorthy, Dr. Minu Thomas, Mr. Subhash Raman, Dr. Cirilo E. Mirano, Jr., and Dr. Juvy V. Amodo. The event was also supported by the Heads of Unit for Business Administration, Dr. Suneel Kumar, and for Accounting and Finance, Dr. Farhana Sultana.
Leadership from both participating institutions expressed strong support for the initiative. UTAS Shinas was represented by Dr. Ahmed Al Balushi, Assistant Vice Chancellor; Dr. Moza Al Shihi, Deputy Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; and Dr. Nasser Al Katheri, Dean of the College of Economics and Business Administration. The forum also acknowledged the leadership of Dr. Reena Shyam, Director of IASMS, India, and the efforts of Prof. Rajiv. As the digital halls quieted, the consensus among participants was clear: the 3rd International Student Dialogue Forum had not only lived up to its theme of "Global Synergy" but had also laid a strong foundation for empowering the next wave of global.
The 3rd International Student Dialogue Forum was a collaborative effort between the University of Technology and Applied Sciences - Shinas (Oman) and the IA School of Management Studies (India), dedicated to promoting international academic exchange and sustainable development.