Ministry of Information to Premiere
Documentary on American Doctor Thoms

Muscat, 19 May 2026 (ONA) — The
Ministry of Information will premiere the documentary “Dakhtar Thoms or
Dr. Thoms” tomorrow (Wednesday) with a screening at the ministry’s
theatre, attended by media figures, intellectuals, historians and cultural
content creators.

The documentary chronicles the life of
American physician Wells Thoms, whose story is intertwined with the history of
healthcare in the Sultanate of Oman. It blends historical narration, re‑enacted
dramatic scenes, archival materials and footage shot in Oman and the United
States.

The documentary traces the early
journey of the man locally known as “Dakhtar Thoms” and key
milestones in his medical and humanitarian work, documenting a chapter of
Oman’s social and health transformation.

The Ministry of Information is
working to strengthen national documentary production that offers a visual
reading of modern Omani history, combining academic research, creative
storytelling and contemporary digital techniques to help preserve national
memory. Previous releases include the three‑part documentary Beit Al Ajaib
(House of Wonders) and the Oman TV programme “Walana Athar,” which
highlights timeless Omani figures.

The “Ayn” platform also
hosts audiobooks and audio‑visual programmes on Omani history. The ministry is
also laying the groundwork for a feature film about the historic voyage of the
Omani vessel “Sultana.”

— Ends/Khalid