
About Omani Research & Studies Center - Malaysia
Our Mission
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Our Vision
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Strategic Planning
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Organization Chart
Leadership Structure & Expertise

Dr. Mohammed Ibn Saleh Ibn Tariq al-Fulan
Founder

Dr. Ahmad Rashid Sultan
Head of Multimedia and Technologies

Dr. Muhammad Saif Yusof
Head of Research and Operations

Prof. Nur Zainab Khan
Head of Finance and Administration

Fatima Al-Harthi
Social Media Manager

Abdullah Al-Mahrouqi
International Affairs Manager

Aisha Al-Moawali
Account Manager

Ahmad Al-Busaidi
Head of Research and Operations

Mohammed Al-Riyami
Head of Research and Operations
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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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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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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Read MoreOur 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
Explore how IIUM's research center combines traditional knowledge with cutting-edge conservation science to preserve fragile historical manuscripts for future generations.


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.


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.


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.








