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About Omani Research & Studies Center - Malaysia

MISSION

Our Mission

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VISION

Our Vision

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STRATEGY

Strategic Planning

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Organization Chart

Leadership Structure & Expertise

Dr. Mohammed Ibn Saleh Ibn Tariq al-Fulan profile

Dr. Mohammed Ibn Saleh Ibn Tariq al-Fulan

Founder

Dr. Ahmad Rashid Sultan profile

Dr. Ahmad Rashid Sultan

Head of Multimedia and Technologies

Dr. Muhammad Saif Yusof profile

Dr. Muhammad Saif Yusof

Head of Research and Operations

Prof. Nur Zainab Khan profile

Prof. Nur Zainab Khan

Head of Finance and Administration

Fatima Al-Harthi profile

Fatima Al-Harthi

Social Media Manager

Abdullah Al-Mahrouqi profile

Abdullah Al-Mahrouqi

International Affairs Manager

Aisha Al-Moawali profile

Aisha Al-Moawali

Account Manager

Ahmad Al-Busaidi profile

Ahmad Al-Busaidi

Head of Research and Operations

Mohammed Al-Riyami profile

Mohammed Al-Riyami

Head of Research and Operations

Partners & Sponsors

Strategic Collaborations & Institutional Support

IIUM
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Research Grants

Funded Academic Initiatives

IIUM Research Grant

This grant supports our systematic cataloging and digitization of rare Omani manuscripts housed in IIUM's special collections, focusing on historical, theological, and linguistic texts dating from the 17th-19th centuries. The project employs advanced conservation techniques while creating searchable digital archives accessible to scholars worldwide.

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Oman Research Grant

Awarded by the Ministry of Heritage and Culture of Oman, this grant funds our comparative analysis of Islamic educational methodologies across both nations. Our research examines how traditional Ibadi and Shafi'i perspectives contribute to contemporary Islamic education and intercultural dialogue within the ASEAN region.

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Malaysia Toray Science Foundation

This cross-disciplinary grant applies advanced 3D modeling and material analysis techniques to document Omani architectural influences found in Malaysia's historical mosques and buildings. The research identifies construction methods, decorative elements, and spatial designs that reflect Oman's cultural impact on Malaysian Islamic architecture.

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Our Publications

Scholarly Works & Academic Contributions


Research Articles: Stories and Perspectives

Explore our in-depth research findings, scholarly analyses, and insightful interviews with leading Omani-based experts.

Advanced Conservation Methods for Omani Manuscripts | ORSC Research

Advanced Conservation Methods for Omani Manuscripts | ORSC Research

Explore how IIUM's research center combines traditional knowledge with cutting-edge conservation science to preserve fragile historical manuscripts for future generations.

Dr. Richard Graham
Dr. Richard Graham
23 Jan 2025
Omani Scholarly Influence in Southeast Asian Islamic Education | ORSC

Omani Scholarly Influence in Southeast Asian Islamic Education | ORSC

Discover how Omani scholars helped establish Islamic educational traditions throughout Malaysia and Southeast Asia through centuries of intellectual exchange.

Dr. Ma. Salih Al-Harthi
Dr. Ma. Salih Al-Harthi
15 Dec 2024
Building Bridges: Oman-Malaysia Cultural Diplomacy Through Academia

Building Bridges: Oman-Malaysia Cultural Diplomacy Through Academia

How academic partnerships strengthen diplomatic ties between Oman and Malaysia while promoting shared Islamic heritage and fostering cross-cultural understanding.

Prof. Mariam Al-Balushi
Prof. Mariam Al-Balushi
03 Nov 2024
Arabic Linguistic Heritage in Malaysian Islamic Literature | ORSC Study

Arabic Linguistic Heritage in Malaysian Islamic Literature | ORSC Study

Examining the rich integration of Arabic terminology in Malaysian Islamic texts, with special focus on distinctive Omani scholarly contributions and their lasting significance.

Dr. Dr. Muhammad Yasir
Dr. Dr. Muhammad Yasir
28 Oct 2024