Established in 1999, Al-Zahra College for Women is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Muscat (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation of the Sultanate of Oman, Al-Zahra College for Women (ZCW) is a women only Omani higher education institution. Al-Zahra College for Women (ZCW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. ZCW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.