ZAD: Promising Omani Leaders Initiative

3 – 5th September 2026

Dear Participants,

The Royal Academy of Management is keen to learn about your views on the ZAD: Promising Omani Leaders Initiative. We kindly ask you to complete this questionnaire, which will only take a few minutes of your time. Your responses will help us better understand the initiative's outcomes and improve future editions.

Thank you in advance for your time and cooperation.

Please select the option that best reflects your opinion for each statement:

1 = Strongly Disagree (Very Weak)

2 = Disagree (Weak)

3 = Neutral (Acceptable)

4 = Agree (Good)

5 = Strongly Agree (Excellent)

(1) Initiative Content

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The financial literacy sessions provided practical and useful knowledge about financial management and budgeting.
The self-leadership and 7 Habits sessions were relevant to my personal and academic transition.
The Serenity Clinic session addressed topics relevant to wellbeing and readiness for studying abroad.
The exhibition introduced me to useful organisations, destinations, services, and national initiatives.
The initiative content was relevant to my needs as a student preparing to study abroad.

(2) Initiative Outputs

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ZAD strengthened my confidence in managing a personal budget and making responsible financial decisions.
ZAD strengthened my self-awareness, personal responsibility, and decision-making skills.
ZAD increased my readiness to adapt to university life and living abroad.
ZAD increased my awareness of the support, opportunities, and resources available to Omani students.
ZAD helped me build useful connections and learn from other participants and participating entities.

(3) Facilitators / Speakers (subject-matter expertise, clarity of presentation, and interaction management)

FranklinCovey Education - Self-Leadership and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

(4) Exhibition and Participating Entities

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The exhibition included a relevant and useful range of participating entities.
The representatives provided clear and useful information.
The exhibition improved my awareness of study destinations and student support services.
The participation of Omani societies, the Youth Centre, Oman Vision 2040, and Oman Promotional Brand added value to the exhibition.
The participation of the UK, Ireland, USA, and the Embassies of France, Bahrain, and Japan added value to the exhibition.
I had sufficient opportunity to interact with the participating entities and ask questions.

(5) Services and Initiative Support

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The overall organisation of the ZAD initiative was good.
The venue, facilities, and arrangements were appropriate.
The logistical services and support provided were good.
The procedures related to the initiative (registration, communication, attendance, and organisation) were smooth and clear.
The quality and quantity of meals / hospitality provided were appropriate.

(5) Learning:
Participation in this initiative does not imply the absence of prior knowledge or skills. Please indicate your level based on your self-assessment of the knowledge and skills addressed through ZAD.

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements (scale from 1 to 5). After ZAD:

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I can prepare and manage a realistic personal budget for studying abroad.
I can make more informed and responsible financial decisions.
I understand how the 7 Habits can support my academic and personal effectiveness.
I am more confident in taking responsibility, setting priorities, and making decisions independently.
I am better prepared to manage the personal and emotional transition to studying abroad.
I understand where to seek relevant support and information during my study journey.

Application
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements (scale from 1 to 5).

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I can identify the key lessons I gained and the actions I will take after the initiative.
I have identified financial habits that I intend to apply while studying abroad.
I have identified self-leadership habits that I intend to practise during my academic journey.
I intend to use the information and connections gained through the exhibition when needed.

(6) General Questions:

1. What is the most important benefit or learning you gained from the ZAD initiative?

2. How do you expect what you learned through ZAD to support you during your studies abroad?

3. Which aspects of the ZAD initiative need further development or improvement (specific suggestions related to content, exhibition, or organisation)?

4. Do you have any specific comments regarding the educational partners, facilitators, speakers, or participating entities?

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Shereen Tawfiq
Rehab Tawfiq
Josiane Adem
Abdulrahman Al-Othman
Omar B.

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Ammar Rajab
Ahmed Shawqi
Maryam Rajab
Dr. Bader Al Nasser
Dr. Alaa Tarek
Zainab Al Hashmi
Iman Al Khaja
Zakaria Ibrahim
Hassan Al Sharqi