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SUMMARY:[Postponed] Wetskills-Oman 2026
DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Join the 7th Wetskills in Oman: create you water solutions and present it at Oman water week!\n*Due to the crisis in the MENA Region\, this Wetskills event has been postponed to a period later this year. The announcement of the new dates is expected before the end of March. \nAfter six successful editions (from 2012 to 2025)\, Wetskills Oman returns for its seventh edition\, bringing young water professionals from around the world together to tackle real-life water challenges in the Sultanate of Oman. This intensive\, 12 day innovation programme combines teamwork\, creativity\, and hands-on problem solving\, guided by leading water experts and local case owners. Like in 2024\, this programme will culminate in high-profile finals during Oman Water Week\, offering participants a unique opportunity to present their solutions on a prominent international stage and connect with key stakeholders from the Omani and global water sector. \nWe are looking for motivated young participants: young professionals and BSc (final stage)/MSc/PhD students with a passion for water\, sustainability\, and innovation\, who are ready to work intensively in multidisciplinary teams and make an impact. If you want to challenge yourself\, expand your international network\, and help shape the future of water\, this is your moment to join Wetskills Oman. \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Watch the Video of Wetskills-Oman 2024\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event info\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Programme Wetskills-Oman (Muscat) 2026 (draft) \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Terms & Conditions Wetskills-Oman 2026 \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Deadline for registrations: Last places for international participants\n \nAfter this deadline\, every week a selection of the new applications is made until the program is full.\n \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Register[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Follow Wetskills\nFacebookXInstagramLinkedInYouTube\nJoining this Wetskills Event – What do you get?\nA unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team! \n\nYou will increase your skills in: international cooperation; problem solving\, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary teamwork\, networking and presenting (pitch & poster);\nYou will get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals;\nYou will exclusively visit the Wetskills finals and awarding workshop at Oman Water Week;\nYou will visit Muscat and surroundings: water-related\, natural and cultural sites\, and meetings with water experts;\nYou will learn\, network and experience more about international and regional water challenges\, the main stakeholders and organizations\, contemporary issues and current business opportunities;\nYou will become part of the vibrant Wetskills Community with alumni all over the world;\nYou will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the program.\n\n[vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”62743\,62744\,62745\,62748″ column_number=”5″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Registration\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Registration deadline: 28 February 2026\nAfter this deadline\, every week a selection of the new applications is made until the program is full.\n \nWho can apply?\nAny Young Water Professionals (up to 5 years of working experience) and Bachelor (last year)\, Master or PhD students and recent graduates with a passion for water and intercultural teamwork from Oman\, Gulf and MENA region and beyond with a passion for water & sustainability and intercultural teamwork. \nHow can I apply?\nPrepare a motivation letter and resume\, click the button on the right\, fill out the online application form and submit it. \nSelection criteria\nThe Wetskills Team will make a final selection among applications received\, based on quality of motivation & resume. We also consider a good diversity of the whole group (incl. backgrounds\, local/international\, gender balance\, etc.). \nCosts\nThe participation fee for the Wetskills program is €450* (excluding VAT\, applicable only in Europe). This fee covers accommodation (in a hostel\, with shared rooms)\, team-building activities\, some\, but not all\, lunches and dinners\, field trips\, workshops\, and working facilities. Participants are also responsible for their travel expenses (such as plane tickets and local transportation)\, meals on working days\, and other personal costs. \nThe fee for local participants in Muscat\, who do not need accommodation is 40 OMR. \nNote: Wetskills Foundation and partners strive to lower costs for local participants\, contact us for options. In previous Wetskills editions\, participants have successfully secured financial support for their Wetskills participation from their universities or employers\, utilizing resources like mobility funds\, travel allowances\, training budgets\, etc. \nMore information \nFor additional information regarding participation and other details\, please feel free to reach out to more information about participation and other information\, you can contact Ahmed Al-Busaidi (local host at Sultan Qaboos University)\, ahmed99@squ.edu.om; Marcel Rompelman\, marcel.rompelman@wetskills.com\, or Johan Oost\, johan.oost@wetskills.com. \nEvent Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1:\nCase owner: Nama Water Services (NWS)  \nCase 2: \nCase owner:  \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 3: \n\nCase owner:  \nCase 4: \nCase owner:  \nEvent Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”53049″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53546″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”52334″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”62807″ img_size=”220×125″ qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53806″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”58278″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54106″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”62809″ img_size=”220×125″ css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”55015″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×125″ style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””]Previous Events in Oman\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”61494\,61498\,61541\,61542\,61545\,61543″ img_size=”medium” column_number=”4″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Blogs & Photo impressions of Oman-2024\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space]	\n		\n						Finals & Winning teamBlogs\, Wetskills Oman 20242 years agoWetskills-Oman 2024 – Day 12 – 10 Days of hard work came to an end. The last day of the Wetskills program started at the Oman conference center. We arrived…		\n			\n	\n		\n						Deadline Day & Visit Oman Water WeekBlogs\, Wetskills Oman 20242 years agoWetskills-Oman 2024 – Day 11 – Our day started at the SQU where we added the final touches to the posters and reports\, because it was the day of the…		\n			\n	\n		\n						Weekend trip and SunsetBlogs\, Wetskills Oman 20242 years agoWetskills-Oman 2024 – Day 6 – Friday was free time\, with a weekend trip for the international participants      		\n			\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	[vc_empty_space]> MORE EVENT BLOGS
URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-oman-2026/
LOCATION:Sultan Qaboos University\, Al Khoudh\, Muscat 123\, Muscat\, Oman
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