Oman Air sponsors students attending global science forum
Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman, in collaboration with Oman’s Scientific Research Council recently sponsored the participation of six Omani students in the 59th London International Forum of Young Scientists 2017.
The airline — which is dedicated to supporting the country’s youth — was an official partner of the forum.
The annual student event brings together 500 of the world’s leading young scientists from more than 70 participating countries to London.
Running from July 26 to Aug. 9, the twoweek residential event was held at Imperial College London and The Royal Geographical Society with day visits to other leading UK research centers and universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. The theme for this year’s event was Science to Make Life Better.
The Omani students — who received a special invitation from the forum — stayed together with the other young scientists as part of an international community, allowing them to exchange their ideas and experiences of the world to develop a greater insight into science and its application.
The students attended lectures, seminars, demonstrations and debates led by worldrenowned scientists.
They also went out on field visits to industrial sites, research facilities and museums including the Science Museum and Natural History Museum.
Khalid bin Abdulwahab Al-Balushi, senior manager of government affairs at Oman Air, said: “Oman Air recognizes the vital importance of high-quality education and we are proud to be supporting this important forum, alongside the Scientific Research Council.
“Backing such initiatives is an integral part of our corporate social responsibility program and we are truly delighted to be able to offer these gifted Omani students the opportunity to build on their education to benefit the Omani economy and society. This forum provides students with the required skills to articulate their ideas in an effective manner and progress in the international scientific community.”