Sultan Qaboos University marked the 40th anniversary of its opening with a celebration in Muscat on 9 November 2026, recognising the people and ideas that have shaped its contribution to Oman.
Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said presided over the ceremony at the university’s Cultural Centre. The event brought together university staff, graduates, students and partners under the theme “An Enduring Impact”, according to an Oman News Agency report published by Oman Observer.
The programme included a documentary looking back over four decades, a student poetry presentation and the launch of commemorative postage stamps. An accompanying exhibition traced the university’s growth, its contribution to national development and its plans for the future.
The anniversary programme also includes a scientific symposium scheduled for 10–11 November, examining the university’s role in Oman’s economic and social development. The celebration highlights both its history of educating generations of Omanis and its continuing work in research and community service.
Source: Oman News Agency, via Oman Observer.