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Muscat Daily
18-05-2025
- Muscat Daily
Manah hosts global museum conference to boost Oman tourism
Manah – The Oman Across Ages Museum, in collaboration with the National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA) and the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, inaugurated the international conference 'Museums and Their Role in Tourism Development' on Sunday at its premises in Manah, Dakhliyah. Held under the patronage of H E Salim bin Mohammed al Mahrouqi, Minister of Heritage and Tourism, the three-day conference has brought together over 42 researchers, academics, and experts from 21 countries. The event aims to highlight the role of museums in driving tourism, preserving cultural identity, and fostering investment in the cultural economy. It also seeks to explore how academic partnerships and digital technologies can enhance the visitor experience and position museums as vibrant educational and cultural hubs. Dr Hamad bin Mohammed al Dhuyani, Chairman of NRAA, said the conference aims to establish strategic partnerships between public and private institutions in Oman's museum sector. 'This event promotes international collaboration through peer-reviewed scientific papers and paves the way for future conferences that will highlight integrated work across the cultural, scientific, and intellectual domains,' he said. An exhibition showcasing the role of Omani museum institutions is also being held alongside the conference. Eng Al Yaqzan bin Abdullah al Harthy, Director General of the Oman Across Ages Museum, noted that museums today are key players in sustainable development. 'They serve as mirrors of national identity, promote intercultural dialogue, and contribute significantly to the creative economy by making history an immersive and interactive experience,' he said. The conference features six specialised workshops covering critical topics, including digital technologies, museum management, community engagement, and the development of cultural content. These sessions aim to facilitate both intellectual exchange and practical learning. The agenda addresses several key themes, including the role of museums in tourism, the impact of archaeological missions, legislation protecting national heritage, and the involvement of international organisations. Discussions will also focus on how museums contribute to economic growth, resource management, tourism promotion, and sustainable investment. Additionally, the conference will explore the cultural and educational functions of museums, their collaboration with educational institutions and support for scientific research.
Muscat Daily
17-03-2025
- Politics
- Muscat Daily
New Omani encyclopaedia explores ties with Africa, Asia
By OUR CORRESPONDENT Muscat – The National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA) has released the sixth volume of the Encyclopedia of the Omani Empire from the Coasts of Africa to the Coasts of India: A Historical and Political Vision of Cultural Expansion and Communication and the Spread of Islam. The 630-page volume contains 19 studies examining the Omani Empire's relations with countries along the African coast, the Indian Ocean, the Gulf, and China between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries. The research covers historical, political, geographical, economic, social, and cultural aspects, highlighting Oman's influence in the region and its role in spreading Islamic civilisation. Historically, Oman served as a key maritime and trade hub, connecting East Africa, the Indian Ocean, and the Gulf. Its strategic position made it an economic and political centre, fostering lasting ties between Oman and the surrounding regions. The encyclopaedia aims to document and reinforce these connections, promoting knowledge of Oman's role in shaping regional history. 'The publication, with its various volumes, aims to study in depth the relations of the Omani empire with countries bordering the coasts of Africa and neighbouring regions, the coasts of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf, and even China during the period from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries. It also aims to reveal the elements of unity between its regions, the rich diversity of its societies, and the evolution of customs and traditions,' said Dr Hamad bin Mohammed al Dhuyani, Chairman of NRAA.
