Oman Chairs Arab Research Councils Federation Meeting

Oman chaired the semi-annual meeting of the Federation of Arab Scientific Research Councils for 2026, taking the lead through the Research and Innovation Authority in its role as chair of the federation’s 47th session.

Held by videoconference, the meeting reviewed a report from the federation’s Secretariat-General. The report covered the launch of research awards, the expansion of research and innovation networks involving 8,000 Arab researchers, and financial indicators showing that more than $1 million had been allocated to scientific activities and programs.

Participants examined joint strategic initiatives focused on Arab cooperation in scholarly research and innovation. They also discussed the federation’s “Solidarity for the Future” initiative, along with ways to activate the Arab Programme of Scientific Exchange and the Arab Green Innovation Programme.

The meeting considered how scientific associations could do more to support researchers and innovators across the region. At its conclusion, member states stressed the need to sustain joint Arab efforts in research and innovation, with the stated aim of promoting sustainable development and building a knowledge-based economy in the Arab world. The Omani delegation included Research and Innovation Authority Chairman Dr. Saif bin Abdullah Al Haddabi.