MUSCAT : The session focused on the importance of instilling these values in younger generations to build a cohesive and resilient society amidst the challenges posed by modern influences.

Dr. Yusra bint Mohammed Al Mughairy, Assistant Director for Vocational Guidance and Student Counseling at the Ministry of Education, emphasized the ministry’s efforts to embed national identity from the very start of a student’s educational journey.

She stressed the need to raise awareness of national identity to adapt to societal changes, particularly in light of social media’s pervasive influence. Al Mughairy added that technology should serves identity and critical thinking to navigate cultural differences without compromising values.

Dr. Al Sharif Al Hashemi Totaw, an Assistant Professor at Sultan Qaboos University, highlighted the significance of values in shaping identity, noting that they serve as the lens through which societies are understood. He added that values of coexistence, tolerance, and authenticity are vital in protecting the nation’s identity, especially as Western values increasingly permeate the Arab world.

Al Hashemi further underscored the pivotal role of the family as the primary institution in nurturing identity to raise children on authentic values that safeguard societal identity and how this effort must be complemented by education and media.

He concluded by affirming that Omani identity is rooted in Arab-Islamic traditions, with values inspired by Islamic teachings. These include tolerance, solidarity, coexistence, respect for elders, and dedication to hard work – qualities that form the backbone of Omani society.

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