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14 February، 2022The National Records and Archives Authority has recently released the book “Musandam in the Memory of Omani History”, as part of the third volume of the historical and cultural series of the Omani governorates and cities. The book sheds light on the historical role played by the Musandam Governorate throughout its long history and its reflection on the history of the governorate in particular and on Omani history in general. It reviews and studies a set of records, books, manuscripts and novels related to the civilized history of Musandam to highlight the great role that its people played in Omani history, and their valuable efforts in the advancement and prosperity of Oman.
It is worth noting that NRAA signed an agreement with Luban Publishing House to be responsible of distributing the Authority’s publications inside and outside the Sultanate through local and international sales outlets or exhibitions in which the house participates. Based on the agreement, Luban Publishing House is selling the 36 publications of NRAA in its library at Ghala Industrial Area.
HE Dr. Hamad Al-Dhawyani, Chairman of NRAA, stressed in the introduction of the book the importance of highlighting the cultural and historical aspects of the Sultanate of Oman along with its governorates and cities that are featured geographically, culturally and historically. He added “the third volume of the historical and cultural series of the Omani governorates and cities is allocated to highlight Musandam Governorate and its people who greatly contributed in the history of the Sultanate of Oman through different ages. Its forts and towers represent a witness for the people’s struggle against enemies and remain as part of the governorate’s monuments that went back to 5 thousand years.”
Dr. Ahlam Al-Jahwariah, Assistant Director of Researches and Studies-NRAA, said that the book is a demonstration of NRAA’s vision in preserving and displaying Oman’s history. She also expressed the importance of the book to the national library and to the series published by NRAA. Dr. Ahlam said that the book sheds light on the four wilayats of the governorate and the 10 chapters study different aspects of the governorate features and its people.