A'Rustaq:A three-day symposium titled "South Al Batinah Governorate in the Memory of Omani History" has commenced in the Wilayat of A'Rustaq, located in the Governorate of South Al Batinah. The event is organized by the National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA) in coordination with the South Al Batinah Governorate.
According to Oman News Agency, the opening ceremony was presided over by Khalid bin Hilal Al Maawali, Chairman of the Shura Council. The ceremony was attended by Eng. Masoud bin Said Al Hashmi, Governor of South Al Batinah, along with members of the State Council and the Shura Council, academics, researchers, specialists, and individuals with an interest in Omani history and heritage.
The symposium is part of the NRAA's ongoing efforts to document Oman's history and preserve its national memory. It aims to highlight the historical and cultural significance of the South Al Batinah Governorate, focusing on political, economic, social, and cultural events and transformations that have occurred in the region over the ages. These discussions also explore the developments that have contributed to shaping Oman's civilization and its regional and international influence.
In conjunction with the symposium, an exhibition is being held by the NRAA at the Office of the Wali of A'Rustaq, which will continue until 30 October 2026. The exhibition showcases over 2,000 historical and digital documents and artifacts, including historical documents, manuscripts, photographs, maps, newspapers, magazines, stamps, coins, and digital interactive content. This exhibition aims to emphasize the importance of preserving documents and historical events as evidence of historical transformations.