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   Muscat, Feb 11 (ONA) --- The Ministry of Heritage and Culture today signed an agreement with Natural History Institute of Bern, Switzerland, to survey, document and study meteorites. The agreement was signed by Heritage Under-Secretary Salim bin Mohammed al-Mahrooqi, while Beda Hofmann, Head of Earth Sciences Department, Natural History Museum of Bern, signed the agreement on behalf of the Swiss side. Dr. Ali bin Farah al-Kathiri, Consultant in the field of meteorites at the Ministry of Heritage and Culture, said that the agreement is an extension of cooperation between ...

       Muscat, Feb 10 (ONA) --- The Centre of Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) organized the 1st Conference on Teaching and Learning “Reimagine Teaching to maximize Student Learning”.          The official opening of the conference was held today at SQU under the patronage of Dr. Hamad bin Said Al Oufi, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries.         The purpose of the conference is to exchange transformative research and innovative classroom practices ...

       Muscat, Feb 9 (ONA) --- The Department of English Language and Literature at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) concluded its 4th International Conference on Language, Linguistics, Literature and Translation.       Themed ‘Exploring Cultural Intersections’, the conference brought together scholars, researchers and practitioners in the four areas from different countries. As many as 90 papers were presented to an audience of more than 200 people from 25 countries. The conference featured the following three renowned keynote ...

             Muscat, Feb 9 (ONA) --- Omanpost today issued a new postal stamp reading as “Jerusalem is the Capital of Palestine”.             The new stamp is launched to reaffirm the Arab world’s support for the Palestinian cause and reflects ongoing cooperation with the Arab Permanent Posts Committee founded by the Arab League in 1954.              The stamp carries the image of Dome of the Rock—the most prominent Islamic ...

Muscat, Feb 9 (ONA) --- Rear Admiral Mehmet Cem Okyay, Command Chief of Staff of the Turkish Navy and his accompanying delegation visited today the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF) Museum.         During the visit, the visiting delegation viewed the historic manuscripts and models, as well as the Omani architecture in the Bait Al Falaj Castle.        At the end of the visit, the Turkish military official signed the visitor's book, expressing his delight to visit the SAF Museum and view the beauty of the historic architecture, rich ...

           Muscat, Feb 6 (ONA) --- The 4th International Conference on Language, Linguistics, Literature and Translation, organized by the Department of English Language and Literature at the College of Arts and Social Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) commenced at the University conference hall today under the patronage of Dr. Abdul Mon'em bin Mansoor al-Hassani, Minister of Information.             The title of this conference is “Exploring Cultural Intersections” and it aims to focus ...

       Rabat, Feb.05 (ONA) ---- The Sultanate and the sisterly Kingdom of Morocco have signed in the capital Rabat a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of cooperation in the museum and cultural fields. The memorandum was signed by Jamal bin Hassan al-Mousawi, Director General of the National Museum, and Mehdi al-Qutbi, Chairman of the National Museums Foundation.    The memo includes items on cooperation in the field of exchanging exhibitions and exhibits, exchanging expertise and specialized knowledge in the field of museums, promoting ...

       Muscat, Feb 4 (ONA) --- Dr. Mohamed Essa, Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition of the College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) recently co-edited a book that discusses personalized food therapy for Autism.          The book is titled “Personalized Food Intervention and Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder Management”.         This book contains 26 chapters, which describe from overview of autism, genomics, role of foods ...

       Muscat, Feb.03 (ONA) ---- The activities of the international conference 4th International Conference on Language, Linguistics, Literature and Translation: Exploring Cultural Intersections," will start on Thursday at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), under the patronage of Dr. Abdul-Munim bin Mansour al-Hasani, Minister of Information.    The conference will focus on the dynamics of culture and its representations in the fields of Language, Linguistics, Literature and Translation.  It aims to emphasize cultural intersections and ...

Over 12K Tourists Visit Land of Frankincense and Salut Archaeological Sites          Salalah, Feb 3 (ONA) --- The number of visitors to Land of Frankincense sites in the Governorate of Dhofar and Salut Archaeological Site in the Wilayat of Buhla in A'Dhakiliya Governorate during last January stood at 12492, according to statistics from the Department of Frankincense Land Sites at the Office of His Majesty the Sultan's Advisor for Cultural Affairs.         Al Baleed Archaeological Park and Frankincense Land Museum received ...

       Salalah, Feb 2 (ONA) --- The Omani Cultural Heritage Research Program of The Research Council (TRC) organized a meeting in Dhofar Governorate to present the projects ‘Myths and Legends related to Places’ and ‘Omani Figures involved in Trade and Industry’ in the presence of a number of concerned and interested researchers and academics from Dhofar.           The meeting was held with the participation of Dr. Aisha Al Darmki, Director of the Oman Cultural Heritage Research Program, Dr. Hamid Al Nofli, Head ...

  Muscat, Jan 28 (ONA) --- The Ministry of Heritage and Culture today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Eshraqa, a Khimji Ramdas CSR arm, for periodic utilization of Children's Museum as the main venue for STEMA Centre (Science, Technology Engineering, Math and Arts Centre). The MoU was signed by Rahma bint Qassim al-Farsi, Director-General of Museums at the Ministry of Heritage and Culture, and Nailesh Khimji, Board Member of Khimji Ramdas Group of Companies. The ceremony was attended by Salim bin Mohammed al-Mahrouqi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Heritage ...

            Minsk, Jan 23 (ONA) --- The National Museum signed an agreement with the Belarusian State University, to provide specialized training and qualification opportunities for outstanding students at the Oman Centre for Arabic Language and Culture of the University.              The agreement includes training and highlighting the Omani cultural heritage, Omani customs and traditions, and the development of Arabic language skills in the ...

          Cairo, Jan 23 (ONA) --- The Sultanate, represented by the Ministry of Information and the Ministry of Heritage and Culture, is taking part in the 51st Cairo International Book Fair.            The fair is held under the theme "Egypt of Africa: Culture of Diversity" and runs through till 4 February 2020.              The Sultanate's pavilion hosts various collections of modern publications covering cultural, literal, art, religious and media ...

          Muscat, Jan 16 (ONA) --- The Main Committee of Muscat International Book Fair decided to reschedule the 25th session of the fair. The new date will be from February 22nd to March 2nd, 2020.        This came as per the decision of the main committee during its extraordinary meeting, which was held today under the chair of Minister of Information, Chairman of the ...

Muscat, Jan 8 (ONA) --- Dr. Allen Miller, Vice-Provost and Director of Global Carolina, University of South Carolina, USA visited Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) today to review and enhance ties between the two universities.         Sayyida Dr. Muna bint Fahd al-Said, SQU Assistant Vice Chancellor for International Cooperation received the official from the University of South Carolina.         The two sides reviewed the existing ties between the two institutions and means to broaden the partnership to more ...

         Salalah, Jan 7 (ONA) --- The number of visitors to Land of Frankincense sites in the Governorate of Dhofar and Salut Archaeological Site in the Wilayat of Bahla in the Governorate of A'Dakhiliyah during last December stood at 14,552 according to statistics released by the Department of Frankincense Land Sites at the Office of His Majesty the Sultan's Advisor for Cultural Affairs.         Al Baleed Archaeological Park and Frankincense Land Museum received 5910 visitors, Samahram Archaeological Site received 3289 ...

Muscat, Jan.05 (ONA) ---- An international joint exhibition showcasing the works of Omani and Italian photographers was opened at the premises of Oman Photographic Society (OPS) in A'Seeb today under the auspices of Dr. Abdul Munim bin Mansoor al-Hasani, Minister of Information.  The event was organised in cooperation with La Fédération Internationale de l'Art Photographique (or the International Federation of Photographic Art). Dr. Abdul Munim said in a statement that the exhibition is an inspiring experience and that the OPS is used to organizing such joint ...

  Muscat, Jan 5 (ONA) --- Eng. Ali bin Mohammed Al-Abri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources for Water Resources Affairs and Abdul Malik bin Abdul Karim Al Balushi, CEO of Oman Post today signed the postage card for the five Omani Falaj listed in the World Heritage List, namely Falaj Dares and Al Khatmeen Falaj in Nizwa, Falaj al-Malaki in Izki, Falaj al-Maysar in A’Rustaq, and Falaj al-Jeela in Sur.   The signing ceremony coincides with the inauguration of Oman Post of five postal stamps in celebration of the five Omani Falaj ...

Muscat, Jan 1 (ONA) --- Oman National Hydrographic Office (ONHO) of the Royal Navy of Oman, has issued the 2020 edition of its annual manual “Oman Maritime Book”.            The fresh publication contains important facts meant to provide sufficient information for sailors, seafarers, researchers and other interested groups about the sea state, high tide and low tide, as well as ship wrecks, navigational lights, wireless signals of the Sultanate’s waters and a table of Omani navigational ...

         Manah, Dec 30 (ONA) --- The Sultan Qaboos College for Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers (SQC-TANNS) in the Wilayat of Manah in the Governorate of A'Dakhiliyah today welcomed a new batch of Arabic language learners. The number of students of this batch stands at 45 male and female students from the United Kingdom (UK), Kazakhstan, Poland, Brazil, The Netherlands, Germany, France, Slovakia, Turkey, Iran, Belarus, Malaysia, Vietnam, Tanzania, Albania, South Korea and Australia.             An ...

Muscat, Dec 30 (ONA) ---- The Sultan Qaboos Higher Center for Culture and Science organized today at Sayyida Fatima bint Ali Al Said Mosque in the Wilayat of A’Seeb a ceremony marking the conclusion of the eighth meeting of the recorded programs held in the Royal mosques and mosques affiliated to the Center during the current year.          The ceremony was held under the patronage of Habib bin Mohammed Al Riyami, Secretary General of the center.    The ceremony included a speech by the Secretary-General, in which he praised the recorded ...

Nizwa, Dec.28 (ONA) ---- The Wilayat of Nizwa, the Governorate of A'Dakhiliyah, is rich in many important archeological places and tourist sites that attract tourists and visitors from various regions, including Bait Qirsh Museum, which is one of the specialized museums because it contains the rarest and most ancient coins and manuscripts and antiquities.  It contains more than 5,000 artifacts.    Bait Qirsh Museum is located in Nizwa Castle and provides researchers and specialists with Omani historical information.    Jamal bin Mohammed al-Kindi, a researcher in ...

Cairo, Dec 25 (ONA) --- The Sultanate participated in the 7th edition of the Arab World Higher Education and Scientific Research Ministers' Conference titled "Artificial Intelligence and Challenges".     The Sultanate's delegation to the conference, which was held in the Arab Republic of Egypt during December 23th to 25th, was led by Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed al-Sarmi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education.      The conference's activities included seminars, lectures, workshops and panel discussion to come up with a set of ...

Muscat, Dec 23 (ONA) —- Oman Journalists Association (OJA) celebrated its annual day at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre today, marking its 15th anniversary.      The ceremony was held under the patronage of Dr. Yahya bin Mahfoudh al-Manthri, Chairman of the State Council, in the presence of a number of ministers, editors-in-chief of newspapers, media men and journalists.      At the opening ceremony, Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak al-Araimi, OJA Chairman affirmed that the association have accomplished many achievements, thanks to the Royal care ...

           Muscat, Dec 23 (ONA) ---- The international conference themed “The history of relations between the Islamic world — China and Oman as a model” kicked off at Grand Millennium Hotel today under the patronage of Sheikh Khalid bin Omar al-Marhoon, Minister of Civil Service.             The two-day conference is organised by the National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA) and the Research Centre for Islamic History, Arts and Culture, and the College of Chinese Sciences. The opening ...

            Muscat, Dec 23 (ONA) --- The Ministry of Information organized at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) today a seminar entitled (e-Media) under the patronage of Dr. Abdul Mon'em bin Mansour al-Hassani, Minister of Information.              The seminar was held on the sidelines of the Family Media Forum themed (Our Media: A Renewed Commitment), which is organized by the Ministry of Information, in cooperation with the Public Authority for Radio and Television (PART) and SQU. The forum ...

          Seoul, Dec 22 (ONA) --- Mohammed bin Salim al-Harthy, Sultanate’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, inaugurated the Korean translation of the children's book “Oman; Homeland of Sinbad and Frankincense Land”. This comes within the framework of public diplomacy of the Sultanate’s Embassy in the Republic of Korea.             The inauguration ceremony was attended by representatives of diplomatic missions, Director of the Institute of Middle Eastern Studies at Myongji ...

          Muscat, Dec 22 (ONA) --- The Ministry of Information, in a strategic partnership with the Public Authority for Radio and Television (PART) and Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), will organize at the SQU Cultural Center next Wednesday, the 4th Family Media Forum (Our Media: A Renewed Commitment). The forum will be held under the patronage of Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal al-Busaidi, Minister of Interior.               The ceremony will include opening an exhibition entitled (e-Media Projects), ...

           Tunis, Dec 17 (ONA) --- The Sultanate, represented by the Ministry of Heritage and Culture, is participating in the 11th Islamic Conference of Culture Ministers, under the title "For the Development of Current Cultural Policies in the Islamic World" in the Tunisian Republic, coinciding with its celebrations in Tunisia as the capital of Islamic Culture for 2019 for the Arab region.          The Sultanate’s delegation is headed on behalf of Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, Minister of Heritage and ...