A delegation from the 12th National Defence Course, headed by Rear Admiral Ali bin Abdullah Al-Shidi, Commandant of the National Defence College, visited Sultan Qaboos University with the aim of gaining insight into the University’s cultural and scientific aspects as well as its academic programmes.The delegation was received by His Highness Sayyid Dr. Fahd bin Al Julanda Al Said, the Vice-Chancellor, and Professor Salim bin Hamoud Al-Harthi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs and...

The Department of Sociology and Social Work at the College of Arts and Social Sciences recently witnessed the discussion of a master’s thesis by Khalifa bin Abdullah Al-Dhabari, a student majoring in Sociology.The thesis, entitled “Participatory Action and its Impact on Local Development: A Sociological Field Study Applied to the Governorate of North Al Batinah”, examined the role of participatory practices in enhancing local development within the Sultanate of Oman.Emerging fr...

The University marked the beginning of the new academic year (2025/2026) this morning by welcoming 3,132 students admitted to undergraduate studies as part of its 40th intake. The reception formed part of the University’s annual orientation programme, designed to prepare students for the start of their academic journey. At the opening of the ceremony, His Highness Sayyid Dr. Fahd bin Al Julanda Al Said, the Vice-Chancellor, welcomed the new students, stressing that university life rep...

The Sultan Qaboos University Cavalry, in cooperation with the Royal Guard Cavalry, has concluded the Al-Adiyat Basic and Advanced Courses, which ran for seven weeks with the participation of 34 members of the university’s cavalry. The course was held as part of ongoing collaboration between the two sides, aimed at refining participants’ skills and enhancing their knowledge of horse care and riding techniques, through a comprehensive training programme combining theoretical and p...