Muscat – The two-day event is scheduled to be held at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre on January 27 and 28.

His Excellency Dr. Saif bin Abdullah Al Haddabi, Undersecretary for Scientific Research and Innovation at the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, explained that the global scientific event brings together an elite group of scientists, policy makers and partners from different countries of the world to discuss global challenges and explore priorities for international cooperation in the field of scientific research and innovation.

Prominent scientists and thinkers from various prestigious universities, research centres, decision makers and businessmen from around the world will participate in it.

His Excellency explained that the summit will be held on the sidelines of the Third General Assembly of the International Science Council (ISC), which is being hosted by the Sultanate of Oman through the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation.

More than 400 scientific, political and professional figures from 132 countries around the world are expected to attend, representing a wide range of scientific specialisations and fields, including representatives of member states of the International Science Council, senior scientists and researchers, decision and policy makers, the academic community, representatives of major technology companies, in addition to institutions that focus on scientific innovation.

The event includes multidisciplinary dialogue sessions on three main topics:
Science systems and science futures: Examining developments such as artificial intelligence, open science, transdisciplinary research and innovations in science publishing.

Science and just transformations to sustainability: Highlighting the role of science in driving environmental and societal advancements.

Science and society: Addressing topics like trust in science, science diplomacy, equality and social cohesion.
Speaking about the occasion, Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, President of the International Science Council, said that the Global Knowledge Dialogue in Muscat embodies the efforts made by governments to maintain the status of science and its pivotal role in finding solutions to many of the global challenges. It also represents an opportunity to assess the development of science systems to achieve the ambitious goals of countries, and to strengthen partnerships with policy makers and civil society.