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...

Amid escalating global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and attain climate neutrality, green hydrogen has emerged as one of the most promising solutions for sustainable energy production. It is capable of providing clean, versatile energy, thus capturing the attention of policymakers, researchers, and investors everywhere.

When discussing research and how to transform its outcomes into sustainable products and solutions that benefit society, one should never underestimate the importance of investing in investigative endeavour, otherwise, it will simply remain ink on paper. Hence, many countries across the globe capitalise on research to produce solutions, address challenges, and turn ideas into products and services.

Ammonia (NH₃) – this simple compound plays a pivotal role in our food systems, economy, and energy future. It has long driven major transformations in agriculture and industry, being widely used in the production of fertilisers, water purification, refrigerants, chemicals, and textiles. Today, it is increasingly viewed as a promising candidate for hydrogen energy storage and transport and, therefore, a promising clean fuel.

Agricultural lands across the globe are increasingly threatened by soil salinity, with over one million hectares affected by degradation due to this phenomenon. In the Sultanate of Oman, about 44% of agricultural land has been impacted by salinity, particularly in North and South Al Batinah. This poses a direct threat to crop yields and, consequently, to national food security.

Frankincense constitutes an integral part of Omani cultural heritage and underpins the touristic appeal of the Dhofar Governorate. Traditionally, frankincense resin has long been used for its aromatic properties and pleasant scent. In certain cultures, it has also been employed in embalming practices. Due to the widespread cultivation of frankincense trees across regions such as China, India, the Middle East, the Arabian Peninsula, and various parts of Africa since antiquity, frankincense been h...

There has been a significant increase in the use of Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across various fields, as they play an important role in enhancing the performance of both public and private sectors, especially in the areas of the economy, health, security and education. However, this widespread adoption has given rise to inescapable ethical and legal challenges.

The spread of fake news in Arab media outlets, including social media, poses a major challenge to the integrity of information and public trust. In this regard, Dr. Ahmed Shehata and other researchers joined forces to develop a comprehensive deep learning framework called ArabFake, which is an algorithm for detecting fake news, classifying misleading information and predicting potential risks.