Manama: Omani researcher Alia Hilal Al Saadi, from Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), won third place in the first edition of the Ibn Khaldun Research Award, organized by the Mustaqirah foundation in Bahrain. The award focused on the theme of 'Family in the Digital Space'.

According to Oman News Agency, Alia Al Saadi earned the 3rd place ranking for her participation in a joint research paper titled: 'Intergenerational digital divide and its impact on identity and family values.' The research examined the challenges encountered in parental guidance within the digital age.

Alia Al Saadi serves as an Associate Researcher in the field of philosophy at the Department of Sociology and Social Work, SQU College of Arts and Social Sciences.

The first edition of the 'Ibn Khaldun Research Award' attracted 104 international researchers from 9 countries, establishing its status as a platform for scholarly research and studies focused on family, society, and sustainable development.