If you live along Oman’s 3,165 km coastline, from the far north to the far south, anchovies, locally known as ‘qasha’, play an essential role in the diet of coastal communities. They also play an important role in defining local identity. The drying racks spread across the beaches are not merely a method of preserving fish, they also reflect the culture of coastal communities and their maritime culinary heritage. 

Traditional music in the Sultanate of Oman is closely connected to the cultural practices of society. It reflects a rich variety of spiritual and human expression. Despite the uniqueness of this cultural experience, means for engaging with and safeguarding cultural heritage remain underexplored. Traditional music, as part of intangible cultural heritage, retains its significance while remaining vulnerable to gradual erosion and eventual disappearance.  

In the lush landscape of Barkat Al Mawz, in the Wilayat of Nizwa, Dr. Omar Al Jabri and his research team from the College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences conducted a focused case study among local farmers. The study examined prevailing agricultural practices in the area. Its aim was to assess the level of progress in sustainable agriculture in the Sultanate of Oman. It also sought to present Barkat Al Mawz, with its natural and tourism assets, as a practical model for rural development stra...

As the world rapidly shifts towards renewable energy, the Sultanate of Oman is positioning itself as a key regional player, pursuing ambitious wind and green hydrogen projects. It benefits from its strategic location and unique desert climate which serves as an open natural laboratory for developing energy solutions in arid environments.

One of the major challenges facing the agricultural sector is reserving the post-harvest quality of fruits. Significant economic losses can be caused by rapid ripening and deterioration in tropical fruits, such as bananas which are among the world’s most important staple crops. Bananas are highly prone to spoilage during transportation, storage, and marketing because of their high sensitivity to post-harvest degradation.

The palmaris longus, which is a long and thin muscle in front of the forearm (the portion between the elbow and wrist), remains one of the most intriguing anatomical mysteries of the human body. Researchers have long observed that this muscle is absent in a significant portion of the population although the underlying reason for this absence remains unclear. Interestingly, it may be missing in one hand and present in the other, or absent bilaterally. This raises several questions about the influ...

The Sultanate of Oman possesses a remarkable capacity to sustain a diverse range of fruit crops, particularly across the towering Hajar Mountains, in spite of its primarily arid climate and high temperatures. Among these crops, the pomegranate is considered the most precious jewel. The villages of Al Jabal Al Akhdar are renowned for their abundant pomegranate production owing to the cooler temperatures that meet the chilling requirements of this deciduous tree to ensure superior fruit quality. H...

The Sultanate of Oman has witnessed remarkable progress in the education sector over the past 25 years. This is clearly evident in the continuously updated curricula, diversified teaching methods, integrated modern technologies in education, and the enhancement of teacher skills through specialised training programmes. Its educational infrastructure has also seen ongoing improvements, making knowledge more accessible to students in increasingly efficient and varied ways.

In the corridors of hospitals, healthcare meets humanitarian challenges, highlighting the role of oncology nurses as the first line of defence in supporting cancer patients and their families. However, this sensitive role carries a tremendous psychological and emotional burden, which prompted Dr. Asma Al-Yahyaei from the College of Nursing to delve into the details of these nurses’ lives to understand the factors that motivate them to stay or even drive them to leave.

As part of research efforts to monitor microplastic pollution and its environmental impact, Dr. Zainab Yavari from the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering is conducting a study to assess the prevalence of microplastics in wastewater treatment plants in the Sultanate of Oman. The study aims to measure microplastic concentrations and analyse their physical and chemical properties, including size, shape, colour, and molecular composition. It also seeks to evaluate the efficiency of cu...