Oman pavilion showcases rare manuscripts at Doha Book Fair – The Peninsula

Oman pavilion showcases rare manuscripts at Doha Book Fair – The Peninsula

DOHA: The Sultanate of Oman, the guest of honour at this year’s 33rd Doha International Book Fair, showcases its rich heritage, culture, education, and tourism through a variety of books and rare manuscripts — including the oldest Omani manuscript, and the first Omani manuscript listed in Unesco.

Assistant Dean of Deanship of Research at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman, Dr. Sulaiman Al Sabei said the pavilion offers visitors a wide range of books and journals representing various sectors of Omani society.

Assistant Dean of Deanship of Research at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman, Dr. Sulaiman Al Sabei

These include works from the Deanship of Research, Omani Studies Center, and different ministries from the West Asian country. Dr. Al Sabei emphasised the diversity and quality of the publications on display, covering education, science, history, and tourism.

“Our books have been rigorously reviewed by both internal and international committees, ensuring their academic integrity. We would like to welcome everybody to come and enjoy the time reading our different books,” he told The Peninsula.

Although the exact number of books displayed was not specified, Dr. Al Sabei mentioned that Sultan Qaboos University alone has contributed around 55 titles to the exhibition. Additionally, various other groups have presented