Omani Studies Research Center

Omani Studies Center

About OSC

Omani Studies Center is one of the university’s research channels that focuses on the Omani society. The center offers a perfect harmony between research activities, community events, library collections and academic activities which reflect the social and cultural needs of the Omani society.

Director Message

Educational institutions, including Sultan Qaboos University, can provide the ideal environment to discover and improve researchers’ talents and capabilities. Lecture time is no longer enough to meet the growing demands to build the learner’s personality and keep up with today’s progress in culture and technology. The emphasis that SQU places on research rises from the fact that researchers are a national wealth, an inexhaustible treasure and a key driver of development in all fields. They are indeed the most capable of sparking progress and lead the march of change with their exceptional gift of understanding, implementation, guidance, leadership and innovation. Keeping in mind the vision and mission of SQU, the Omani Studies Center is one of the university’s research channels that focuses on the Omani society. The center offers a perfect harmony between research activities, community events, library collections and academic activities which reflect the social and cultural needs of the Omani society. We are looking forward to see the Omani Studies Center become the pilgrimage destination for researchers and the memory of SQU and Oman.

OSC Director

Aims of Omani Studies Center

1- Establish and publish studies and researches related to the Omani society, and provide related consultancy for public and private organizations.

2- Promote the center and build its institutional identity

3- Collect and document information, studies, reports and statistical surveys related to the objectives of the center.

4- Encourage academic collaboration with counterpart research centers, universities, and Arab and foreign institutions of similar interests.

5- Organize research and academic activities such as conferences, symposia, forums and seminars.

6- Contribute in collecting, reviewing and preserving Omani manuscripts, and making them available for researchers.

7- Preserve both material and narrated Omani heritage, be it individual or collective.

8- Spread awareness and knowledge about Omani studies and heritage, and reach out to a wider base of researchers and academics.

Milestones in the history of OSC

1. On 28/8/1998 a decision to establish the Omani Research and Studies Unit was issued by the President of the university

2. On 7/3/1999 the President of the university issued executive decision No.15/99 constituting a committee to formalize the decision for establishing an Omani Studies Center

3. On 7/8/1999 the University Council approved the establishment of the Omani Studies Center

4. On 21/9/1999 the President of the university issued a circular (No. 1025) authorizing the collection and documentation of all relevant documents from various colleges, Centers and the university administration and deposit them in OSC in preparation to document and archive them.

5. On 29/10/2002 the President of the university issued decision (No.122/2002) establishing a center called the Omani Studies Center.

6. On 9/2/2003 the President of the university issued decision No. 16/2003 which stated that the center would be headed by the Assistant Vice-President for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research. Also, it stated that the responsibilities, staff and possessions of the erstwhile Omani Research and Studies Unit will be brought under the administrative control of the Omani Studies Center.

7. On 16/7/2003 the President of the university issued a decision, approving the organizational structure of the Center

OSC Location

Omani Studies Center Location

OSC Team

Administration of the Center
Prof. Saif Nasir Ali Almamari Job Title: Director Tel: 24145850 Email: saifn@squ.edu.om
Ms. Rahma Sulaiman Humaid Alsiyabi Job Title: Head of Coordination, Follow -up and Archiving Department Tel: 24145851 Email: rsiyabi@squ.edu.om		Ms.Jokha Mohammed Saif Alkhaifi Job Title:Coordination, Follow-up and Archiving Specialist (B) Tel: 24145864 Email:j.alkhaifi@squ.edu.om
Mr. Ali Salem Al Fathili Job Title: General Services Assistant Tel: 24145871 Email: alfathili@squ.edu.om

Research and Studies Department

Mr. Abdullah Hamed Ali Al Maani Job Title: Assistant Researcher (A) Tel: 24145857 Email: abdullahm@squ.edu.om		Ms. Watfa Masood Rashid Al Farsi Job Title: Assistant Researcher (B) Tel: 24145854 Email: watfa89@squ.edu.om

Mr.Al Muatasim Said Saif Al Maawali Job Title: Assistant Researcher (A) Tel: 24145856 Email: muatasim@squ.edu.om		Ms. Laila Zahran Mohammed Al Sibani Job Title: Graphic Designer (A) Tel: 24145873 Email: laila.zahran@squ.edu.om

Omani Studies Center's Library

Ms. Mariam Khames Al Araimi Job Title: Chief Librarian (C) Tel: 24145863 Email: mariamk@squ.edu.om		Ms. Bushra Saif Al-Hadrami Job Title: Librarian Tel: 24145866 Email: bushraoman88@gmail.com

Ms. Zakiya Salim Abdullah Almanwari Job Title: Librarian (C) Tel: 24141142 Email: zakia14@squ.edu.om		Ms. Maryam Ahmed Hamdan Albalushi Job Title: Information Studies Specialist Tel: 24145868 Email: m.albulushi2@squ.edu.om

Ms. Shaima Ahmed Sultan Alshaaibi Job Title: Assistant Librarian Tel: 24145868 Email: s.alshaaibi1@squ.edu.om

Achievements

AchivmentOSC

Omani Studies Center

Tel No.: (968) 2414 5851
Email: osc@squ.edu.om
P.O. Box 54, Postal Code 123
Sultan Qaboos University Al Khoud,Muscat
Sultanate of Oman

Research & Studies

Research and Studies Department
Projects and Researches

The research vision of the Omani Studies Center is to preserve the Omani cultural identity and highlights the Omani wealth of knowledge at all levels. The Omani Studies Center is a reliable source of social, cultural and historical studies on Oman. The Research and Studies Department aims to support SQU vision in the field of research as it focuses on research, studies, documents and books related to Oman in the historical, social and cultural fields. The department proposes and conducts many studies in cooperation with different colleges and departments in the university. The department, also, provides research consultancy services for both governmental and private institutions in the Sultanate. In addition, the department welcomes all researchers interested in Omani studies from different parts of the world. The areas of collaboration include joint research, and publishing of cultural books as per the applicable rules of Sultan Qaboos University.
Besides research, the department, also, organizes events and activities such as conferences, symposia, lectures and workshops that enrich the Omani cultural and academic life in the Sultanate.

Research Or Projects	Year	Status
Thinking global and acting local - How international schools in Oman navigate a Western education curriculum while fostering national identity among Omani students	2026	Active
Azwat Fanja: Its Social, Cultural and Economic Dimensions and Role in Reinforcing Omani Identity	2026	Active
An Omani manuscript, “Interpretation of Dreams and Dream Interpretation” by Bashir bin Saeed bin Abi al-Arab (11 AH/17 AD): investigation and study of dream literature.	2026	Active
Integrating the Characteristics of Omani Vernacular Architecture and Construction Techniques for Contemporary, Sustainable Architecture	2025	Active
Heritage study and guidelines for Sur Structure Plan	2024	Completed
The reality of cataloging manuscripts in the Sultanate of Oman: A proposed model for cataloguing Descriptive in accordance with the rules for describing sources and making them available	2024	Completed
Electronic information bases in higher education libraries in the Sultanate of Oman and its territories.” In enhancing research production, reality, challenges and aspirations from this point of view Academics, researchers and library staff	2024	Completed
Cultural Factors Influencing Cultural Institution Programs in Omani Society from Workers’ Perspective	2024	Completed
"Historical writing in Oman in the 13th century AH/19AD :“Its features, topics, methodology and most prominent historians”"	2024	Completed
The role of higher education institutions in raising the position of the Sultanate of Oman in the Global Innovation Index: Reality and aspirations in light of Oman?s vision 2040.	2023	Completed
Private Sector Survey	2020	Completed
Investigation Oman's Views about Quality of life	2020	Completed
Wellbeing level in the Sultanate of Oman; An analytical Study of satisfaction level about life quality and provided sever ice to public	2019	Completed
Longitudinal study of released juveniles and the effects of rehabilitation programs	2019	Completed
Public & cultural diplomacy in Oman’s soft power.	2019	Completed
The Omani-Bruneian Bilateral Relation: Foundations, Opportunities and Challenges (1984-present)	2017	Completed
Omani Community Awareness of Omani Figures throughout the History and the role of media in the enhancement of Omani's awareness about their history	2017	Completed
Divorce in the Omani Society: Field Study	2014	Completed
Socio- Economic Impact of Tourism Development in Jabal Al Akdar	2011	Completed