Muscat schools organise 2nd edition of Science Festival

MUSCAT, NOV 11
The Directorate-General of Education in Muscat Governorate, in cooperation with Imam Jabir bin Zaid School, organised the second edition of the Science Festival on Tuesday, coinciding with the launch of the fifth Oman Science Festival at the national level.
The event aims to promote scientific curiosity among students, simplify scientific and applied concepts, and provide an interactive environment that encourages critical thinking and innovation. It brings together students, teaching staff and specialists from the education sector.
The festival features a range of practical workshops, interactive exhibitions and live scientific experiments covering artificial intelligence, physics and technology. It also showcases promising student projects and innovations reflecting the aspirations of Oman Vision 2040 to build a knowledge-based economy.
The programme provides students with opportunities to explore scientific concepts through hands-on activities, transforming classroom theories into practical applications. Activities include experiments in chemistry, robotics and modern technologies, alongside student-led initiatives in artificial intelligence and sustainability.
Organisers said that holding the festival through a partnership between the Directorate-General of Education in Muscat Governorate and Imam Jabir bin Zaid School strengthens institutional cooperation and contributes to identifying and nurturing student talents.
They added that such initiatives help connect school curricula with real-life applications and emerging technologies, while creating an encouraging environment for students to develop their abilities, pursue scientific research and channel their energies towards innovation.
The festival also highlights the importance of developing national capabilities and preparing a generation equipped with scientific knowledge, creative thinking and the skills needed to contribute to Oman's future development.