Manah: Sultan Qaboos Institute for Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers in the Wilayat Manah, A’Dakhiliyah Governorate, has welcomed 26 new students from countries including the United Kingdom, the Comoros, Hungary, Brunei Darussalam, Pakistan, India, Vietnam, Tanzania, Ghana, and Iran. An orientation day was organized to acclimate the new students, beginning with an introductory session featuring the institute’s academic and administrative staff, as well as supervisors of the cultural program designed for students. This was followed by a tour of the institute’s facilities and educational services.

According to Oman News Agency, the orientation program included a visual presentation on Oman, highlighting its cultural, civilizational, and humanitarian features, and the elements that make the country a leading destination for Arabic language learning. In addition to language instruction, the academic program offers cultural and educational activities such as evening events, lectures, field trips to historical and natural sites, Arabic calligraphy lessons, and a “Language Partner” initiative to promote interaction with the local community.