Oman
Registers Four Prominent Cultural Sites on Islamic World Heritage List

Tashkent,
18 Feb 2026 (ONA) — The Sultanate of Oman registered four prominent cultural
sites—Al Hazm Fort, Jabreen Castle, Harat Al Sibani, and Harat Al Yaman—on the
Islamic World Heritage List.

The
announcement was made during the 13th session of the Islamic World Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) Heritage Committee, currently
being held in Tashkent, the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The
Ministry of Heritage and Tourism participated in the session’s proceedings,
which saw the registration of 117 sites and cultural elements from 16 Islamic
countries. The listed Omani sites reflect significant historical and architectural
value; Al Hazm and Jibreen Castle embody advanced models of defensive and
administrative architecture, while Harat Al Sibani and Harat Al Yaman represent
a traditional urban fabric that illustrates the evolution of Omani settlement.

This
inclusion enhances the Sultanate of Oman’s standing on the Islamic cultural
heritage map and supports the efforts of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism
in safeguarding national heritage.

—Ends/AG