The fifth Oman Science Festival was inaugurated today at the Oman Exhibition and Convention Center with the theme 'Science is Our Compass.' This festival is organized by the Ministry of Education and will run until November 11.
Presence of High-Ranking Officials
Salem Al-Habsi, Minister of Finance, supported the inauguration of the Oman Science Festival, and Dr. Mahdia Ahmed Al-Shibani, Minister of Education, was also present at the ceremony. This festival is part of the Ministry of Education's efforts to strengthen the scientific culture, raise awareness about science, technology, and innovation, and create an interactive environment to encourage exploration and experimentation.
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Activities and Workshops
The Oman Science Festival includes several specialized scientific corners that provide visitors and students with interactive experiences in various scientific fields. For example, the sustainable environment and urban planning corner includes innovative solutions in the fields of soil, air, water, energy, and urban planning. This corner also discusses the role of these innovative solutions in creating a sustainable environment and enhancing the quality of life.
Additionally, the environment and biodiversity corner takes visitors on a journey to discover the world of birds, camels, marine life, and plants. This corner allows visitors and students to explore laboratories, fossils, and virtual reality programs.
The festival includes over 500 activities and workshops distributed across various specialized corners. These activities and workshops are targeted at a wide range of audiences, including school and university students, teachers, parents, and scientists and researchers.
Government entities (civil and military), universities, colleges, and private companies collaborate in the success of this festival. The Oman Science Festival provides opportunities for students to identify scientific and technological specialties and discover their educational and career paths. It also offers a chance to explore students' interests and abilities and predict their future opportunities in scientific and innovative fields.
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