Oman Science Festival scheduled to open in Muscat on 2 November

The fifth Oman Science Festival is scheduled to open on Monday, 2 November 2026, at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Muscat. It is organised by the Ministry of Education under the theme “Science Is Our Compass”, according to the date published on Experience Oman, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism’s platform.

The platform presents the festival as an interactive educational event intended to bring science and its applications closer to different parts of society, offering experiences that encourage exploration and innovation. This preview draws on previously announced information ahead of the opening date; it is not a report on activities that have already taken place.

According to coverage published by Oman newspaper on 27 October, the announced programme includes zones for future technologies, space, climate change, sustainability and urban planning, and the environment and biodiversity. These zones aim to connect scientific knowledge with practical experience while introducing students to science and technology-related fields of study and work.

The Ministry of Education’s library lists festival guides dated 26 October, covering the ministry’s platform, the Ahmad bin Majid theatre, and workshops and events in Arabic and English. These titles provide a starting point for exploring the programme. Visiting hours and participation details still require checking against the approved operational programme before planning a visit.