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Muscat Daily
05-05-2025
- Science
- Muscat Daily
SQU awards Royal Grant to 10 strategic research projects
Muscat – Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) marked the 25th anniversary of the University Day with the announcement of the 2025 Royal Grant for Strategic Research Projects. The event, held under the patronage of H E Sultan bin Salim al Habsi, Minister of Finance, honoured ten research initiatives spanning artificial intelligence, renewable energy, healthcare, and cultural studies. Among the recipients were Prof Dr Aisha bint Salem al Harthi, recognised for her work on social innovation in Omani learning cities; Dr Jalila bint Saeed al Shukaili, who is developing newborn screening for immunological disorders; and Prof Dr Tasneem Pervez, focused on solar cells using locally sourced polymers. Other researchers awarded include Dr Malik bin Mohammed al Wardi for an AI-driven drought prediction model, Dr Rashid bin Salem al Hajri for green hydrogen production and Dr Amira bint Khamis al Amri for her study on the socioeconomic costs of road traffic accidents. Projects on carbon capture, digital archiving of Omani heritage, and national identity also received the grant. Speaking at the event, Dr Amer bin Saif al Hinai, Vice Chancellor for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research, said, 'We wanted this to be more than a celebration – a chance to consolidate SQU's research achievements that have strengthened Oman's regional and international presence in science and innovation.' Dr Ghazi bin Ali al Rawas, Dean of Scientific Research, noted that the Royal Grant has supported nearly 4,500 projects with over RO78mn in funding. He credited the continued support of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik for driving Oman's research-led development. The anniversary also included the International Conference on Scientific Research and Sustainability, which focused on sustainable funding and partnerships. An exhibition showcased SQU's research milestones and tools supporting scientific publishing and sustainability.
Observer
05-05-2025
- Business
- Observer
SQU announces Royal Grant winners
MUSCAT: Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) on Monday announced the top 10 winners of the 2025 Royal Grant for Strategic Research Projects. The announcement was made during a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of University Day. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Sultan bin Salim al Habsi, Minister of Finance. University Day celebration coincided with the convening of the International Research Management Conference themed "Scholarly Research and Sustainability: A Vision for Change." The conference seeks to explore ways to ensure the sustainability of research at institutional, national and international levels. It lays emphasis on upgrading sustainable funding strategies, strengthening research partnerships (between academic, industrial, and governmental institutions), building research capacities and using modern technology to update research methodologies and effective research dissemination norms. The ceremony included three documentaries that featured the Royal Grant for Strategic Research, the University Day and the achievements of the SQU in scholarly research and postgraduate studies. At the conclusion of the ceremony, Al Habsi and attendees toured an exhibition accompanying the University Day. The exhibition showcased two platforms: one on the 'Research Management System' and the other on the 'Publishing and Journals Management System'. It also included stands on innovation and technology transfer, postgraduate studies and sustainability in research. — ONA
Times of Oman
05-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
SQU announces winners of Royal Grant for Strategic Research Projects
Muscat: Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) today announced the top 10 winners of the 2025 Royal Grant for Strategic Research Projects. The announcement was made during a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of University Day. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Sultan Salim Al Habsi, Minister of Finance. University Day celebration coincided with the convening of the International Research Management Conference themed "Scholarly Research and Sustainability: A Vision for Change." The conference seeks to explore ways to ensure the sustainability of research at institutional, national and international levels. It lays emphasis on upgrading sustainable funding strategies, strengthening research partnerships (between academic, industrial, and governmental institutions), building research capacities and using modern technology to update research methodologies and effective research dissemination norms. The ceremony included three documentaries that featured the Royal Grant for Strategic Research, the University Day and the achievements of the SQU in scholarly research and postgraduate studies. At the conclusion of the ceremony, Al Habsi and attendees toured an exhibition accompanying the University Day. The exhibition showcased two platforms: one on the 'Research Management System' and the other on the 'Publishing and Journals Management System'. It also included stands on innovation and technology transfer, postgraduate studies and sustainability in research.
