Muscat: Dhofar 3rd Scientific Forum began today at the premises of the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in Salalah. As many as 275 students, academics, researchers, innovators, and individuals interested in research fields are participating in the 5-day event.
According to Oman News Agency, the forum is jointly organized by UTAS and the Research and Innovation Authority (RIA) to facilitate the exchange of expertise and the development of scholarly research skills. The opening ceremony was presided over by Dr. Said Hamad Al Rubai'ee, Vice Chancellor of UTAS.
The event targets individuals aged 18 to 35 years, including students and jobseekers aiming to enhance their research skills and apply modern scientific methodologies. During the opening ceremony, RIA signed two memoranda of cooperation (MoC). The first MoC, signed with UTAS, aims to ensure the sustained implementation of the forum over a three-year period starting in 2026. The second MoC was signed with the Chair of Technical Strategic Studies to provide academic support and guidance to teams in the research studies track.
These efforts aim to foster innovation and entrepreneurship, protect intellectual property, and convert research outcomes into sustainable economic projects in alignment with Oman Vision 2040. The forum focuses on themes such as the significance of artificial intelligence (AI) to the integrity of research, the impact of COPE guidelines on research retraction, and the role of marketing research in enhancing global university rankings.
The forum reflects a commitment to grooming national talents, developing research capabilities, and fostering an interactive environment for the exchange of expertise among researchers, students, and academic institutions.
