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University Medical City performs Oman’s first middle ear hearing aid implant

Oman has successfully performed its first middle ear hearing aid implant surgery at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, University Medical City, marking a milestone in the country's advanced ear surgery and hearing rehabilitation services.

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Sunday, November 1, 2026

MUSCAT: The procedure was carried out by the hospital’s Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) team at University Medical City, enabling a patient with progressive sensorineural hearing loss to regain her hearing.

The surgical team was led by Dr Khalid bin Saeed Al Zaabi, Consultant Otolaryngologist at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital.

According to University Medical City, the achievement reflects its efforts to introduce advanced medical technologies and expand specialised treatment options within Oman.

The procedure builds on the city’s existing hearing rehabilitation programmes, which include cochlear implants and bone-anchored hearing aids.

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