Muscat Plan boosts role in humanitarian dialogue National

Muscat Plan boosts role in humanitarian dialogue

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs emphasised that the Royal attention received by the ‘Muscat Plan’ embodies the wise vision of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in consolidating the values of peace, understanding and human partnership. It also reflects the position occupied by the Sultanate of Oman in promoting dialogue and building […]

Dementia care: Re-envisioning the role of music International

Dementia care: Re-envisioning the role of music

As a certified music therapist, I have observed firsthand the many ways music can bring meaning and beauty into people’s lives, even under very difficult circumstances. Much of my clinical work and research has occurred in dementia care. Here, music is often described as an inexpensive non-pharmacological treatment for behavioural and psychological symptoms with no […]

Workshop discusses role of learning cities in social innovation National

Workshop discusses role of learning cities in social innovation

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Education, in cooperation with Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), organised a workshop on Wednesday titled “Supporting Social Innovation in Learning Cities.” The event was held under the auspices of Dr Intisar bint Abdullah Ambosaidi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Education for Supporting Educational Programmes and Vice-Chairperson of the Oman National Commission for […]