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The fourth edition of the National Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Week, organized by the Ministry of Education, launched in all educational directorates in the governorates of the Sultanate of Oman with broad participation from various governmental, private, and civil sectors, during the period from (5-9) April 2026.

The National Science Week (STEM) is one of the national scientific initiatives implemented by the Ministry of Education to promote science learning, spread scientific culture, and emphasize the importance of science and innovation in the rapid scientific and technological progress. It is a platform to motivate and support teachers, students, and those interested in the field of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to implement a range of events and activities in various scientific fields. It also aims to strengthen partnerships with relevant institutions in the public and private sectors to implement events in various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, ensuring that this scientific knowledge, presented in an interactive manner, reaches a large segment of students, teachers, and interested individuals from various segments of society.

The National Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Week was implemented in three previous editions. The first edition began in 2019 under the title "The Fourth Industrial Revolution… Technologies Without Borders," which focused on highlighting the latest technologies and their applications in various fields of life. The second edition in 2021 came under the title "Our Sustainable Environment," and was implemented virtually during the Covid-19 pandemic and witnessed the implementation of dozens of scientific events with broad participation from governmental and private institutions. The third edition came in 2024 under the title "Prosperous Wealth… Green Economy," where it continued to provide quality events that contributed to promoting scientific and innovative culture and establishing the concepts of sustainability and the green economy among various segments of society.

The fourth edition, titled “Our Sciences Renewed,” presents a diverse package of purposeful scientific events, including scientific exhibitions, interactive presentations, practical workshops, meetings, and lectures, in addition to other quality events implemented in innovative ways that combine learning and fun, and enhance the connection of science and technology to the students’ environment and their lives.

The education directorates in the governorates are keen to implement these activities in multiple locations covering the various states of each governorate, in order to contribute to spreading awareness and scientific culture and ensuring its access to various segments of society throughout the Sultanate of Oman.

The organization of this national scientific event comes within the framework of national efforts aimed at establishing a culture of innovation and scientific research, and building a conscious generation that possesses the skills of the future, in line with national visions related to building a knowledge economy and enhancing human resources with the necessary skills, in order to achieve the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.

The National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Week aims to disseminate and promote scientific culture within society by cultivating students' awareness of science and technology, instilling in them a scientific mindset, and stimulating their passion for learning and exploration. It also seeks to simplify scientific concepts and present them in interactive ways, encouraging diverse segments of society to engage with science in line with global trends and future developments. Furthermore, it contributes to building positive attitudes towards innovation and knowledge, while fostering communication between students and specialists in scientific fields.