The Permanent Exhibition of National Documents and Archives
Omani history was not only recorded on paper but was also carved into rocks, drawn on international maps, minted on coins and stamps, documented in manuscripts, inscribed in global newspapers and magazines, and narrated through images and films. The permanent exhibition takes visitors on a historical journey through the different eras of the Sultanate...
The Omani navigator Ahmed bin Majid
The Omani navigator Ahmed bin Majid Al-Sa’di, born in Julfar on the coast of Oman in 1421 AD, was one of the most famous navigators in the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Gulf, and the Red Sea. He made pioneering contributions to geographical explorations, the development of maritime navigation tools such as the compass, and the introduction of precise astronomical measurements.
News
16 March، 2026
The National Records and Archives Authority has published the book “Musandam in the Memory of Omani History” in English as the seventh volume in the Historical and Cultura Series on Omani Governorates and Cities. The book consists of 350 pages and includes ten research papers addressing various aspects of the history and civilization of Musandam Governorate, covering historical, geographical, economic, social, and cultural topics. The book highlights the historical role […]
27 May، 2025
In the presence of the Excellencies Walis of the Wilayats of Al Batinah South Governorate, His Excellency Eng. Masoud bin Said Al-Hashmi, Governor of South Al Batinah, and His Excellency Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Dhawyani, Chairman of the National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA), officially approved the classification system and records retention schedules for the Governor’s Office of South Al Batinah and its affiliated administrative divisions, including the offices of […]
