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[00:00:00] and welcome to Oman TV. Today, the launch of this
[00:00:04] of two departments to create this festival has different activities. What's new this year in this edition of
[00:00:06] Sarbarakhut Festival? This year,
[00:00:10] the opening of Sarbarot Festival was at
[00:00:14] Moon Land, where eight paintings
[00:00:17] embodied the cultural
[00:00:21] my country. On heritage of Rakhut Governorate. We also
[00:00:25] and learning do not end with made sure that of good, whether in these communication within his country or in regulations or
[00:00:28] paintings were
[00:00:30] and you don't find it in many from the people of the state to give it a more beautiful
[00:00:33] and more preserving character of the cultural heritage. In
[00:00:37] addition to these paintings and this operetta,
[00:00:39] A quick glance at there are different corners. We are now in the corner of handicrafts and small
[00:00:42] and medium enterprises. Many products are participating
[00:00:46] in this aspect. Yes, we are now in
[00:00:50] the entrepreneurship corner, which contains more than
[00:00:53] We share this 60 artisans and
[00:00:57] home-based businesses.
[00:01:00] Diverse handicrafts, of course,
[00:01:02] with his openness to from palm fronds and leather and perfumes
[00:01:05] and incense and a group of
[00:01:08] handicrafts. There are also the environments of the Bedouin rural environment, which has
[00:01:12] many arts, in addition to the marine environment.
[00:01:15] Yes, the state of Rakhut is distinguished from other
[00:01:19] states at the governorate level by containing the three
[00:01:22] environments, which are the marine, rural,
[00:01:26] and Bedouin environments. In
[00:01:29] only in direct interviews, but also in embodying this heritage or this reality that the state
[00:01:32] is not short of, there was an embodied marine environment,
[00:01:36] an embodied rural environment, and an embodied
[00:01:38] Bedouin environment, in addition to the presence of various Omani dishes
[00:01:43] projects and research in this and the presence of various handicrafts to encourage
[00:01:46] heritage in this state. Various
[00:01:49] and diverse activities, in addition to seminars and workshops during the coming
[00:01:52] days. Yes, there are many popular dishes that are famous for or
[00:01:56] specific to Rakhut state or across the whole
[00:02:02] and sweetest in of Oman. Also, there are training workshops throughout the
[00:02:05] intelligence expert. I found at festival week, awareness, cultural,
[00:02:09] and religious.
[00:02:11] and competent people in this We wish you success, and hopefully, the activities of this festival will continue until
[00:02:14] November 13th, God willing. Thank you, and may God reward you, brother
[00:02:18] Youssef bin Ahmed Hardan, head of the media
[00:02:21] and marketing committee of Sarb Rakhut Festival. Rashid,
[00:02:25] This is a testimony of reputation this is the picture from this festival from Rakhut state,
[00:02:28] west of Dhofar Governorate, with this
[00:02:32] distinguished festival that certainly contributes to stimulating the cultural,
[00:02:35] tourist, and marketing movement of this
[00:02:38] ancient state. Thank you very much to colleague Salem
[00:02:41] Zaabnot Al-Mahri, who connected with us
[00:02:43] foresight. The university is always directly from Rakhut Festival in Dhofar Governorate,
[00:02:46] with these pleasant and beautiful winter atmospheres
[00:02:50] that various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman are witnessing. In
[00:02:53] a little while, dear viewers, we will celebrate with Sultan
[00:02:57] Qaboos University the passing of 40 years since its
[00:03:02] and enrichment from sectors opening. It represents a beacon of scientific, knowledge, and cultural
[00:03:06] enlightenment from Oman to the world.
[00:03:13] board, an advisory board with
[00:03:37] contribute to always looks at
[00:03:43] indeed contribute significantly to
[00:05:33] the ninth of November, Sultan
[00:05:36] Qaboos University celebrates 40 years since
[00:05:39] its opening. Continuous
[00:05:43] roles for the university in
[00:05:45] supplying various governmental and private institutions
[00:05:48] with highly qualified national
[00:05:51] competencies, in addition to the university's pioneering
[00:05:54] role in scientific research
[00:05:58] and also community service, and what the
[00:06:00] university adds year after year of continuous roles.
[00:06:05] celebration with the university through the presence of Dr. Muhammad bin Zaher Al-Abri, who is
[00:06:09] the Dean of the College of Engineering at Sultan Qaboos University. Good
[00:06:12] evening, Doctor, and happy new year to you. And may you be in good health.
[00:06:16] I am happy to be with you, and I am honored,
[00:06:19] of course, to represent Sultan Qaboos University at this forum.
[00:06:23] Welcome, Doctor. Now, after four decades since
[00:06:27] the opening of Sultan Qaboos University, what are the roles that the university
[00:06:30] has actually contributed to achieving through building national
[00:06:33] capabilities, through preparing qualified competencies that
[00:06:36] today occupy their positions in the process of building and development on the land
[00:06:39] of Oman? Of course, Sultan Qaboos University
[00:06:43] is a university that started
[00:06:46] its journey as an academic university. Yes. And with
[00:06:50] the requirements of the era, it entered into the aspect
[00:06:52] of scientific research. And after scientific research,
[00:06:55] we entered into applied scientific research, which is related
[00:06:59] to sectors, related to industry, related
[00:07:02] to society. And after that, we entered, and now we
[00:07:06] are talking about innovation and entrepreneurship, and all
[00:07:10] of this is interconnected according to the needs of society and what
[00:07:14] society and Oman need. Yes, so the achievements
[00:07:18] are present in all regions, and
[00:07:21] 40 years of Sultan Qaboos University serving this society
[00:07:25] and serving the Sultanate of Oman. Yes. Well, Doctor, how did the role of
[00:07:28] the university shift from being merely an academic institution
[00:07:32] to scientific research, then to innovation
[00:07:35] and leadership, and dealing with future changes?
[00:07:39] Of course, these matters always go through stages.
[00:07:43] These stages are interconnected. Sometimes they are governed by
[00:07:47] the nature of the work, and sometimes they are governed by the great development
[00:07:50] happening in technologies and all these things. Yes.
[00:07:53] So, as
[00:07:57] عن من من الطابع الاكاديمي البحث الى
[00:08:00] الابتكار تطلبت
[00:08:04] تدخلات كثيره اندماج ترابط كليات
[00:08:09] the private sector and its interconnectedness, how to take the impact
[00:08:15] to the community and the university
[00:08:18] and vice versa. Yes. In this regard, for you at the College of Engineering, what
[00:08:22] are the most important skills that you are keen for the student
[00:08:24] to acquire today in
[00:08:27] 2026 and in this stage, to enhance readiness
[00:08:30] for future requirements? The student has become more than
[00:08:33] just a recipient of knowledge. He is a researcher today through modern
[00:08:37] tools and what is related to them. In fact, when
[00:08:40] we talk about engineering, about programs, and about
[00:08:44] departments, everyone
[00:08:46] the specialization. For example, you have electrical engineering,
[00:08:50] oil and gas engineering, and it is expected that these skills
[00:08:54] are specialized skills that we study, right? In oil,
[00:08:57] one studies in oil, while in reality, this is a priority
[00:09:01] and important, but with it there are highly
[00:09:04] prioritized specializations that we call soft skills.
[00:09:08] We talk about communication, about thinking, critical
[00:09:11] thinking. We talk about a group of these skills
[00:09:15] followed by competencies. When we say national competencies,
[00:09:18] scientific competencies, these are very important because they create
[00:09:22] leaders, they create solutions
[00:09:25] to problems. So it is a whole interconnected system
[00:09:28] entirely from applied skills,
[00:09:31] basic skills, to soft skills, to
[00:09:34] competencies that link
[00:09:36] it to how to enhance and develop
[00:09:40] the engineering aspect and apply it on the ground. The idea is that engineering
[00:09:44] specializations are not rigid specializations; they touch human
[00:09:47] life, even for the non-interested. Well, now,
[00:09:50] regarding keeping pace with modern
[00:09:53] and contemporary transformations, artificial intelligence,
[00:09:56] advanced technologies, how do you keep pace between academic programs in the different
[00:10:00] departments of the college and this technological development? This is
[00:10:03] the second aspect of the connection we talked about, scientific research,
[00:10:06] and this means, for example, in the past, we used to talk about a chemical
[00:10:10] engineering specialization, working in chemical
[00:10:14] engineering.
[00:10:17] interdisciplinary specializations. So
[00:10:20] at Sultan Qaboos University, in the College of Engineering, we have, for example, the mechatronics
[00:10:24] specialization. Mechatronics is not one specialization; it is a combination
[00:10:29] program. These interdisciplinary specializations, multidisciplinary specializations.
[00:10:33] We are linked
[00:10:36] to engineering, linked to
[00:10:39] what surrounds it. We have now reached what is called
[00:10:43] cross-disciplinary specializations, such as artificial intelligence. We have Sultan
[00:10:47] Haitham City, may God protect him. So Sultan Haitham City is not just
[00:10:51] engineering or science; these are major
[00:10:55] and interconnected specializations. We need the
[00:10:58] engineer not only to know how to work
[00:11:01] with sciences and other specializations,
[00:11:05] but also to have the skills,
[00:11:09] economic skills, basic
[00:11:13] scientific skills, various skills that he should be familiar with. And this
[00:11:16] is one of the most important priorities we have at Sultan Qaboos University. Yes. Well,
[00:11:20] Doctor, how do you ensure that you keep
[00:11:24] pace with the future through the choice of specializations that the labor market needs? The labor market
[00:11:27] is changing, meaning it is a dynamic market
[00:11:31] continuously. And this is also a challenge for you at the college.
[00:11:35] It is a challenge, but it is the basis, the basis of the
[00:11:38] university's work. Universities by nature work
[00:11:41] for the future. We are talking about specializations
[00:11:45] that we anticipate. What are the existing specializations? If I told you, for example, we
[00:11:49] are talking about artificial intelligence. I had a PhD
[00:11:53] degree,
[00:11:55] which was a whole semester in artificial
[00:11:58] intelligence in 2005.
[00:12:01] It was 20 years. Yes. And we wrote
[00:12:05] - we came up with
[00:12:08] area. And all of it was written by us,
[00:12:11] accurately written. But
[00:12:14] we returned when there wasn't at that time artificial intelligence at a
[00:12:18] very strange point. All technologies usually come
[00:12:21] successively and develop in stages. Artificial intelligence was
[00:12:25] there, and we used to talk about it. When I returned to the university, I expected that I was an artificial
[00:12:30] the university, mashallah, a large group
[00:12:34] of experienced
[00:12:36] field. However, the market was not
[00:12:40] ready yet. And later, it suddenly appeared because of
[00:12:43] the cost, you know, and other challenges,
[00:12:47] other challenges in the market itself. And suddenly, because of the entry of
[00:12:50] large companies, it emerged strongly. And this is strange.
[00:12:54] I mean, artificial intelligence was like that, but the nature
[00:12:58] of engineering is foresight. We
[00:13:00] work on a set of technologies that we expect will come. Sometimes
[00:13:04] they are delayed, and sometimes they precede us, but we are always in this
[00:13:08] keen to organize exhibitions related to specialization exhibitions,
[00:13:12] job opportunities. But how do you
[00:13:16] evaluate your cooperation
[00:13:19] with private sector institutions specifically in training and qualifying
[00:13:22] students according to their specializations?
[00:13:25] This has stages and parts. We are talking about
[00:13:29] a training program, not just the College of Engineering. When
[00:13:32] we talk about inside the college, we have an advisory
[00:13:38] the industrial sector, with the private sector, with all these sectors. These
[00:13:41] are advisory boards in the college, but not just in the college. We also have
[00:13:45] boards in every department. All programs are connected.
[00:13:49] And this is internally, while externally, we have
[00:13:52] instructors who come from the private sector, right? On the other hand,
[00:13:56] we have training for all students.
[00:13:59] All students get trained, or not just that, even students get trained outside
[00:14:02] Oman, outside the Sultanate of Oman. So far, almost
[00:14:06] 800 engineering students have been trained outside
[00:14:09] the Sultanate of Oman. Of course, besides seminars
[00:14:13] and exhibitions, this support is always
[00:14:17] an enrichment from the private sector to the university
[00:14:21] in general, and engineering, and on the
[00:14:25] regard. Well, now, after 40 years, what is the message
[00:14:29] you convey to the graduates of the university
[00:14:32] in general, and the College of Engineering in particular,
[00:14:35] Doctor, so that they continue this true
[00:14:37] partnership and truly be outcomes
[00:14:41] that the university is proud of and that Oman is proud of? In fact,
[00:14:46] everyone talks about challenges, challenges like this and challenges
[00:14:50] like that, but the truth of the matter is that we,
[00:14:53] the universities, Sultan Qaboos University, its
[00:14:57] fuel is challenges. We talk about academia, we talk
[00:15:01] about research, about innovation, based on challenges.
[00:15:04] If there is no challenge, there will be no achievement,
[00:15:08] no innovation. That is why a large
[00:15:11] part of what
[00:15:14] the achievement that will be made is to create these challenges.
[00:15:18] And we are actually fortunate at Sultan Qaboos University because we are not
[00:15:22] just talking about the college, we are talking about an integrated
[00:15:25] system. I have a challenge in the College of Engineering, I have
[00:15:29] ten other colleges, all of
[00:15:32] them are ready to provide this. All of
[00:15:35] integration, it is difficult to find it anywhere else. But at Sultan
[00:15:39] Qaboos University, all of this is available.
[00:15:43] The other thing is that when we talk about education, we are not just talking about education,
[00:15:47] we are talking about education and learning. We are talking
[00:15:50] about, and now a large part of our academic
[00:15:53] system is learning how to learn.
[00:15:57] Yes. Because this is a priority. Education
[00:16:02] graduation and the degree. It extends, and its impact
[00:16:05] extends, and the enrichment of graduates returns to
[00:16:09] the university to extend and provide this feedback in this regard.
[00:16:13] And this is a priority. More success, God willing.
[00:16:16] the staff in the studio of the "From Oman" program, most
[00:16:20] of them are graduates of Sultan Qaboos University, confirming these outputs that are now working
[00:16:24] in various sectors. Once again, we congratulate you on celebrating
[00:16:27] 40 years since the opening of Sultan Qaboos University. Thank you, Doctor
[00:16:31] Muhammad bin Zaher Al-Abri, Dean of the College of Engineering at Sultan Qaboos University.
[00:16:35] Thank you very much. Thank you very much, my brother Rake.
[00:16:45] Sultan Qaboos University marks 40 years since
[00:16:49] its inauguration. We are with you in the program from Oman.
[00:19:10] Welcome back, dear viewers. These are the days
[00:19:14] of November, and Oman is experiencing
[00:19:17] the celebrations of its glorious National Day.
[00:19:20] It has achieved what it aspires to, praise be to God, in terms of elevation, progress, and
[00:19:24] prosperity. Amidst these festive atmospheres, how can each
[00:19:27] of us be a true ambassador for our homeland through
[00:19:31] the clear reputation we build for each
[00:19:36] in social media, and even when we travel? Answers to these questions through
[00:19:40] the presence of the researcher and university lecturer,
[00:19:43] Professor Ali Abbas. Good evening, Professor. Good evening.
[00:19:47] May God bless you. Welcome. So, a direct answer to the question
[00:19:51] of how each of us can be an ambassador for our homeland
[00:19:54] and contribute to establishing a good reputation for our homeland. Well, allow me to
[00:19:57] start with my experience with the Omani reputation as the first story that happened
[00:20:01] to me in
[00:20:03] my first visit, I had a program with the Ministry of Information. Yes. The
[00:20:07] first person I met asked me, "What's your news?" We
[00:20:11] don't use this term "news." I thought he meant academic
[00:20:14] news or university studies or something of that nature.
[00:20:18] So I started, I was surprised, but I started to answer. He said, "No, no,
[00:20:21] that's not what I mean at all. How are you doing?" He explained to me a principle
[00:20:25] that you call "munashadah."
[00:20:27] I didn't fully understand the matter and went to a lecture in Nizwa. After
[00:20:31] the lecture, we had dinner, and I stood
[00:20:34] with a group of those who hosted us for dinner.
[00:20:44] He turned to his friends around me and they said,
[00:20:47] "Please." I don't know the culture.
[00:20:51] "Please come for dinner." Yes, they were introducing me as a guest, meaning,
[00:20:55] "Please, respond to the question." So I didn't understand this. I just walked away and said to
[00:20:59] them, "Please come." But one of the brothers managed the situation and was polite,
[00:21:03] meaning, and they laughed at my ignorance
[00:21:05] of the culture. The point of this idea is that the Omani
[00:21:09] citizen does not accept talking to you until he is reassured about you.
[00:21:13] And this characteristic is of utmost
[00:21:16] beauty and appreciation,
[00:21:20] countries. I even discovered that in some governorates,
[00:21:23] coffee, for example, is served or delayed after the "munashadah." And this
[00:21:26] detail, reputation in its technical sense that we
[00:21:30] give, meaning, in academic university environments, or we train
[00:21:34] leading employees on it, is that the citizen should be
[00:21:38] a beautiful face for his country, a mirror through which
[00:21:41] he reflects the values specific to his country. Oman Vision 20
[00:21:44] 40 and what it contains of really
[00:21:47] high human values are embodied by the Omani citizen
[00:21:52] others, by being a bridge for communication. I haven't
[00:21:56] seen, and this is not a compliment, and I believe you have heard a lot of this,
[00:22:00] I haven't seen kindness like the kindness I felt
[00:22:03] here, and I haven't seen such religious and
[00:22:06] sectarian openness as I felt here. Unfortunately,
[00:22:09] our Arab world is overwhelmed by fanaticism.
[00:22:12] So the Omani citizen is an ambassador of reputation when he represents the values that resemble
[00:22:16] Oman. And today, this is no longer
[00:22:19] the digital and media space in general. But can the reputation of a nation be judged
[00:22:23] by the behavior of its individuals? Undoubtedly, what is reputation? It is
[00:22:27] the image we usually form for countries. It is originally
[00:22:29] derived from the sum of individuals, and we call this in logic
[00:22:33] "induction." We gather the particulars to form a general image.
[00:22:37] Yes. And therefore, look at this.
[00:22:39] I mean, Oman has
[00:22:42] a reputation, it has, I mean, a testimony
[00:22:45] of reputation from more than 1400 years ago.
[00:22:49] It is almost the most beautiful
[00:22:52] history. And I was surprised during the visit
[00:22:55] of His Majesty the Sultan to the United
[00:22:58] Kingdom when he spoke in Arabic
[00:23:01] to the King of Britain, that the Messenger of God sent a man
[00:23:05] to one of the Arab tribes, and they insulted him, beat him, and hurt
[00:23:08] him. And he returned hurt and said, "O Messenger of God, by God, they beat
[00:23:11] me and insulted me." So look at this.
[00:23:15] "If you had gone to the people of Oman, they would
[00:23:18] not have insulted you or beaten you."
[00:23:21] The principle is that the Omani reputation, at its origin,
[00:23:25] is sustainable and historically ancient.
[00:23:28] And it is shaped by the collective behavior of individuals. So if you and I
[00:23:31] and other citizens - now I consider myself a citizen -
[00:23:34] if we are not a mirror of these Omani
[00:23:38] values, then this reputation collapses. And if we truly
[00:23:41] embody them on the ground, each person among us, each person participating with us
[00:23:45] now, if they embody these Omani values in their interaction, whether
[00:23:48] direct with the citizen or with
[00:23:52] the expatriate or with the digital space that today
[00:23:55] the world has become a small village, a single screen,
[00:23:59] it has become a single button press. You can spread hatred or love. So if
[00:24:02] the Omani citizen truly embodies these values, he will be
[00:24:06] a mirror for his homeland and for the beautiful values of this homeland. Yes. Well,
[00:24:10] Doctor, is national reputation
[00:24:12] a source of power, power today, like economic
[00:24:16] power, political power, cultural power? It is almost the greatest
[00:24:20] power in this field. There are countries around us in the region, countries
[00:24:23] that are based on reputation and image, on image-making, and based on that, they
[00:24:27] attract resources, capabilities, capital,
[00:24:30] and projects. There are countries entirely based on reputation
[00:24:33] making fundamentally. And today, it has become an industry, considering that media has become
[00:24:37] a driver for all sectors. The trade sector, the industrial sector,
[00:24:41] the investment sector. Today, Oman is experiencing an investment boom
[00:24:44] that is witnessed. So yes, reputation today is a primary
[00:24:48] resource of the state's resources. And every individual in this state is responsible
[00:24:52] for being part of this industry, of shaping the reputation of the homeland
[00:24:56] in which he resides. Undoubtedly, Oman,
[00:24:59] promoting reputation in some modern legislation that
[00:25:03] also shapes the image of Oman. But
[00:25:06] in reality, the country is well-known. I mean, in my tours around
[00:25:10] the world, the country is known for being a welcoming
[00:25:14] Yes.
[00:25:17] And I noticed that many talented individuals have started to be attracted
[00:25:21] to Oman. Some of my friends and acquaintances, I have residency
[00:25:24] in a Gulf country, and I come from my homeland
[00:25:27] on numerous visits to Oman
[00:25:29] for this civilized aspect of Oman. I decided to live in Oman, for example,
[00:25:33] even if I did not obtain the honor of citizenship, but the residency
[00:25:36] itself, because the Omani environment,
[00:25:40] with all its wealth and geographical diversity
[00:25:43] and richness, and yet it has a set of values that
[00:25:47] entice you to live a life
[00:25:50] under the umbrella of these values. Yes. Well, Doctor, in one minute, what should
[00:25:54] we reflect from reality in
[00:25:57] social media to achieve a strong national
[00:26:01] reputation? Excellent, this is an important question, and perhaps if we asked
[00:26:05] what is the first advantage of Oman
[00:26:08] in the media image as a whole? The most important thing that distinguishes Oman is that it is a bridge,
[00:26:11] a bridge between East and West,
[00:26:15] between warring parties. It unites all
[00:26:18] lines and currents. The Omani citizen can
[00:26:21] be of this color, to be welcoming to all, to be a mediator
[00:26:27] expressing his opinion on social media, which is cross-border
[00:26:30] today, in reality. The Omani experience is a unique
[00:26:34] experience, and its deep roots in history deserve from its people
[00:26:37] today to master carrying this trust and to be able
[00:26:41] to present the image of the Omani citizen who resembles the vision of his country
[00:26:45] and resembles the reality of the Sultanate and its political
[00:26:48] and civilizational role today, and carries this image to the world. From the sum
[00:26:52] of individuals, this beautiful and well-deserved image is formed. In fact,
[00:26:55] I thank you for this emotional speech, wrapped
[00:26:58] in academic, research, and scientific language. Thank you very much
[00:27:01] for your presence.
[00:27:15] Thank you, and thanks to all of you, dear viewers, for your kind
[00:27:18] follow-up during these November evenings and nights,
[00:27:21] and the pleasant winter weather. We wish you all a happy holiday.
[00:27:25] We will meet again next Sunday,
[00:27:28] November 8th, with the program
[00:27:32] "From Oman," and Oman, praise be to God, is on the path
[00:27:36] of progress and advancement under the leadership of our esteemed Sultan
[00:27:39] Haitham. Thank you very much, and until we meet again.
[00:30:26] Dear viewers, peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings. From
[00:30:29] the news center of Oman TV, we greet you
[00:30:33] and present to you the 10 PM news. Welcome. The bulletin begins
[00:30:36] with the main headlines.
[00:30:39] His Majesty the Sultan, may God protect and preserve him, congratulates Her Excellency
[00:30:43] President Iliana Yotova on the occasion
[00:30:46] of her election as President
[00:30:48] of the Republic of Bulgaria.
[00:30:54] His Highness Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said sponsors the celebration of the Royal
[00:30:57] Guard of Oman on its annual day.