Monday 30 / June / 2025
Muscat: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth on Monday organised a symposium titled "Culture, Sciences (Educational Sciences) and Sustainable Development" at the Literary Forum Hall in Muscat Governorate.
The symposium featured Dr. Saif Nasser Al Maamari, Professor of Curriculum and Teaching Methods at Sultan Qaboos University's College of Education, with Dr. Huda bint Nasser Al Busaidi moderating the event.
Held as part of the "Civilizational Horizons" programme – one of the Literary Forum's initiatives aimed at promoting cultural and intellectual discourse – the symposium provided a platform for discussion and exchange of expertise among intellectuals and cultural stakeholders in Oman.
Discussions focused on the interrelationships between culture, science, and sustainable human development concepts, tracing their evolution across various cultural and social contexts. Particular emphasis was placed on Oman's experience over the past five decades and the role of natural, social, and human sciences in achieving sustainable human development goals.
The symposium specifically examined educational sciences, analysing their modern integration into Oman's context, their interaction with local values and knowledge systems, and their contribution to sustainable human development efforts. Discussions highlighted education's priority status in "Oman Vision 2040" and related sectoral strategies, while exploring the influence of local culture on education and scientific research in Oman.
Notably, the Civilizational Horizons programme supports scientific research, creativity, innovation, and knowledge economy development, aligning with objectives of the 2021-2040 Cultural Strategy. These include strategic priorities encompassing "Citizenship, Identity, Heritage and National Culture" and "Education, Learning, Scientific Research and National Capabilities."
