17-10-2018

 

Times of Oman

Muscat: The International Conference on Trends in Innovative Mathematics Curriculum: Highlights on Early Mathematics Education was organised yesterday.

The event is part of the Oman Mathematics Day starting at Sultan Qaboos University under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Dr. Fahd bin Al Julanda Al Said, Assistant Secretary General at The Research Council (TRC) for Innovation Development.

Oman joined the International Mathematics Union (IMU) as an Associate Member in August 2010.

Dr. Mageda Al Hinai, Chairperson of Oman Mathematics Committee said that the efforts of the Committee over the past years have resulted in the creation of a comprehensive and strong profile for mathematics activities in the Sultanate through the formation and implementation of many events in various parts of the country.

“The annual conference that coincides with Oman Mathematics Day is one such event. Because of these efforts, International Mathematics Union (IMU) revised the status of the Sultanate’s participation in the Union from Associated Member since 2010 to a permanent member in August 2018