Muscat – Unesco has inscribed Nuniyah al Kubra (The Great Nuniyah), a manuscript by the 15th century Omani navigator Ahmad ibn Majid ibn Muhammad al Sa’di, in its Memory of the World Programme marking the second such recognition for an Omani manuscript. Considered one of the most significant Omani contributions to navigation and marine science, […]
Muscat – Unesco has inscribed Nuniyah al Kubra (The Great Nuniyah), a manuscript by the 15th century Omani navigator Ahmad ibn Majid ibn Muhammad al Sa’di, in its Memory of the World Programme marking the second such recognition for an Omani manuscript.
Considered one of the most significant Omani contributions to navigation and marine science, the manuscript contains detailed information on ancient shipping routes and maritime geography. While earlier scholars limited their division of the Earth to seven regions in the northern hemisphere, Ibn Majid expanded the concept by adding seven regions in the southern hemisphere.
The Great Nuniyah also documents societies encountered by Ibn Majid and his crew, along with observations of marine environments and life. The manuscript also features anchoring techniques used during voyages.
Ibn Majid was born in 1421 and died in 1500. He based his maritime activities out of Ras al Hadd and is credited with advancements in navigational tools, including developments in the magnetic compass.
In 2017, Oman’s first manuscript to be inscribed was The Mine of Secrets in Oceanography by navigator Nasser bin Ali al Khadouri.
Muscat – Unesco has inscribed Nuniyah al Kubra (The Great Nuniyah), a manuscript by the 15th century Omani navigator Ahmad ibn Majid ibn Muhammad al Sa’di, in its Memory of the World Programme marking the second such recognition for an Omani manuscript. Considered one of the most significant Omani contributions to navigation and marine science, […]
Karbala, Iraq – Oman Airports has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Iraq’s Teebat Karbala Company to support setting up and initial operations of Karbala International Airport, a key project in Iraq’s air transport sector. The agreement was formalised on Saturday by H E Saeed bin Hamood al Mawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information […]
Muscat – Oman Air has completed a key phase of its strategic workforce restructuring, part of a broader transformation plan aimed at strengthening its financial performance and long-term viability. Over the past 18 months, the airline worked closely with stakeholders to align its workforce with industry standards and strategic priorities. As part of the plan, […]
Muscat – Oman Olympic Committee (OOC) will inaugurate the Omani Olympic Museum on Sunday at its headquarters in Ghubra under the patronage of H H Sayyid Dr Adham bin Turki al Said. The museum marks a key step in OOC’s efforts to document the evolution of sports in Oman and promote Olympic values. It combines […]
Muscat – A student-led startup in Oman has developed an AI-powered device to support communication for the deaf and mute, earning international recognition and attracting global investor interest. The company, Sirius, created a system called Language, which includes smart glasses that convert sound into readable text and then into speech. The setup is supported by […]
Muscat – Oman’s 3- to 5-star hotels posted revenues of RO59mn in 2025 till the end of February, marking a 12.7% increase from RO52mn during the same period last year, according to figures released by National Centre for Statistics and Information. The growth in revenue is attributed to a 3.6% rise in number of guests […]
Oman Airports to help launch, operate Karbala Airport in Iraq
Oman Air restructuring in progress, Omanisation up
Omani Olympic Museum to open on April 20
Omani startup develops AI-powered device to aid deaf and mute
Oman’s 3- to 5-star hotel revenues increase 12.7% to RO59mn