Scientific
Publication Documents Civilizational Presence of South A’Sharqiyah

Muscat,
29 Dec 2025 (ONA) — The National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA) has
released two new volumes of the book titled “South A’Sharqiyah in the
Memory of Omani History.” These volumes are part of the Authority’s
historical and civilizational series dedicated to Omani governorates and
cities, reflecting its ongoing efforts to document national history, highlight
the civilizational contributions of Omani governorates, and support specialized
scientific research and academic studies.

The
first volume of the book (the sixth publication in the series) is the result of
scientific research and studies presented at a specialized historical symposium
titled “South A’Sharqiyah Governorate in the Memory of Omani
History,” which was organized by the Authority in 2024 in the Wilayat of
Sur.

Walid
Ali Al Abri, Director of the Research and Studies Department at the NRAA,
emphasized that the release of these two volumes embodies the Authority’s
commitment to enriching Omani and Arabic libraries with reliable scientific
references. He noted that these publications represent a qualitative addition
for researchers and scholars, contributing to the support of scientific
research and the documentation of national memory for future generations.

He
further explained that the peer-reviewed scientific research and original
documentary materials included in these releases reflect the importance of
integration between academic research and archival work. This underscores the
Authority’s mission to preserve national history and make it accessible based
on rigorous scientific foundations.

The
publication also includes a scientific introduction reviewing the main pillars
of the studies, brief summaries of each paper, and a documentary appendix
featuring a collection of documents, photographs, and maps related to South A’Sharqiyah
Governorate from the Authority’s archives.

The
second volume (the seventh publication in the series) is dedicated to the
cultural aspects of the governorate. It comprises 13 scientific research papers
discussing various topics that reflect the cultural, intellectual, and social
heritage of the governorate and its wilayats. This volume is also supported by
a scientific introduction and a documentary appendix that enhances its
cognitive value.

This
publication confirms the scientific and documentary role undertaken by the
National Records and Archives Authority in safeguarding Omani history and
highlighting the contributions of governorates to Omani civilization, thereby
strengthening national awareness and supporting the scientific and cultural
movement in the Sultanate of Oman.

—Ends/AG