Ibra:The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth organized a symposium titled "Oman in Spanish sources and writings" at A'Sharqiyah University in the Wilayat of Ibra, North A'Sharqiyah Governorate. The event attracted researchers, students, and individuals with an interest in history and historical sources.
According to Oman News Agency, the symposium featured various academic programs and events implemented by the Ministry. These initiatives align with the Ministry's goals to enhance cultural output and support studies and research that enrich knowledge and innovation.
The symposium was part of a project called "Tawtheeq" (Documentation), which aims to conserve Oman's cultural and civilizational heritage. It provided significant value to researchers, scholars, and others interested in Spanish sources and writings, offering a chance to explore how these sources depict Oman and its civilization. This contributes to broadening research into Omani history and enriching specialized studies with new scholarly approaches.
The event specifically aimed to examine the writings of Orientalists and facts documented by Spanish sources, providing a platform for researchers to engage with the Ministry's academic programs. It also encouraged the production of scholarly publications documenting aspects of Omani history.