The strength of international relations is not measured solely by economic exchange or geographical proximity, but also by the ability of nations to build trust, sustain dialogue, and transform political understanding into lasting partnerships. From this perspective, relations between the Sultanate of Oman and Brunei Darussalam offer a model of quiet diplomacy grounded in mutual respect, cultural affinity, and shared interests. The state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to Brunei...
There are moments in a researcher’s life that quietly reshape the way history is understood. They arrive without ceremony, revealing themselves only through experience. One such moment came when I entered the Bristol Archives expecting to consult only a handful of documents relating to the history of the Sultanate of Oman. Several minutes later,...
Bidiya in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate hosted the 17th Poetry and Folk Heritage Forum, bringing together poets, researchers and enthusiasts of traditional Omani arts to celebrate the Sultanate’s cultural heritage and support its preservation for future generations. The two-day event featured poetry evenings, exchanges of verses and impromptu...