In the early 20th century, American anthropologist Franz Boas argued that being free just means being fully in harmony with your culture. The Inuit with whom he had done fieldwork saw themselves as incomparably free, even though he saw them as constrained by traditional rules. But the opposite was also true: they saw his (freely […]
MILAN: The National Museum inaugurated ‘Oman and Italy: Two Millennia of Cross-Civilisational Dialogue’ at the prestigious Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan, Italy, on Thursday. The exhibition explores the enduring dialogue and deep historical ties that have connected Oman and Italy for nearly two millennia through vibrant networks of trade, knowledge and cultural exchange. Drawing on […]
Muscat: Sultan Haitham City, represented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, has floated two major tenders for the construction of a government school complex and a cultural and social centre, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth. The initiatives form part of ongoing efforts to […]
MUSCAT: The Royal Decree No. 62/2026 issued recently, introducing amendments to certain provisions of the Cultural Heritage Law, reflects the growing importance the Sultanate of Oman places on protecting its tangible and intangible cultural heritage, while enhancing its standing both locally and internationally. The move is part of broader efforts to reinforce the legal framework […]
