HH Sayyid Asaad inaugurates "Global Knowledge Dialogue – Muscat" forum
Muscat: His Highness Sayyid Asaad bin Tariq Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs and Special Representative of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, inaugurated the "Global Knowledge Dialogue – Muscat" Forum at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The two-day forum features dialogue sessions addressing topics such as the future of science and society, and issues of equality and social cohesion.
Her Excellency the Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation stated that this global scientific event aims to discuss global challenges, anticipate priorities for international cooperation in the scientific field, and provide a valuable opportunity to foster global understanding and harmony, as well as build international partnerships in scientific research, development, and knowledge.
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