07-07-2025
Scientific study enhancing global presence
MUSCAT: An Omani researcher has participated in a peer-reviewed international study published on the European Geosciences Union (EGU) platform, in collaboration with three leading European universities: Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Utrecht University and Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg. This achievement reflects Oman's commitment to advancing research and development.
Engineer and researcher Najat al Fadhli from the Industrial Innovation Academy contributed to the scientific study, which examined the response of ancient marine organisms — dating back over 60 million years — to environmental changes in Oman's geologically significant "Saiwan" site.
The study enhances understanding of climate change impacts on fragile marine ecosystems while contributing to a knowledge-based economy by empowering national competencies in earth and climate sciences.
The Industrial Innovation Academy emphasised that such research is not merely an academic contribution but a strategic pillar for supporting resource sustainability, achieving sustainable development goals and setting a national model for investing in scientific knowledge. - ONA
