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The Political Thought of the Late H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Founder of the United Arab Emirates (1966 - 2004)
No full textThis thesis highlights the political thought of H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, a man who made decisive contributions to the history of the twentieth century, and the various reflections of this political thought on the UAE, its people and the international community at large. In this regard, it explores and analyzes a multifaceted political thought that took its form in political practice in the establishment of the Federation, the management of crises and in the building of a prosperous enduring nation. Evaluating the factors that influenced the formation of the doctrinal matrix of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, this thesis traces the background from within which Sheikh Zayed’s leadership skills evolved and developed. From his early years onwards, Sheikh Zayed made a firm commitment to undertake the considerable task of building a fully fledged state out of a divided tribal background, improve the lives of citizens, and carve a place for the UAE in the international arena.
This research project illustrates the implications and dimensions of Sheikh Zayed's political thinking process exemplified in his discursive statements and actions. It documents and analyzes the career achievements of Sheikh Zayed, a statesman acknowledged by contemporary and future generations to have had significant impact on the political direction and overall development of the UAE. This impact also demonstrates the potential of his contribution to the field of political thought.
One of this study’s primary conclusions is that the accomplishments of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan during his rule have resulted primarily from his development of an integrated doctrine of governance that reflected his humanistic outlook. In this regard, at both the domestic and international levels, Sheikh Zayed’s political decisions and acts were undertaken with reference to this outlook
Demographic data of patients travelling from public hospitals for medical treatment abroad: outbound medical tourism in the Sultanate of Oman
No full textIntroduction Medical tourism is a rapidly evolving global trend, with patients from high-income countries increasingly seeking affordable, quality care in middle-income nations. Despite its growing prevalence, there is a lack of systematic, population-level research on the demographics and disease profiles of individuals seeking treatment abroad, particularly within the Gulf Cooperation Council region. We address this gap by examining the age-specific and sex-specific patterns and disease burden among Omani patients who receive medical treatment abroad, with particular emphasis on chronic and non-communicable diseases.Methods We analysed the Department of Treatment Abroad database, maintained by the Ministry of Health in Oman, comprising records of 2364 patients referred from public hospitals for medical treatment abroad during the period 2022–2023. The analysis included 1428 patients who received treatment abroad, excluding 936 patients who obtained care within local hospitals. The analysis focused on identifying demographic patterns, disease classifications and preferred treatment destinations.Results Of the 1428 patients treated abroad, predominantly male, 46.4% were children (0–17 years), including 11% who were infants (0–1 year), and 10% were aged 60 years or older. Most children had ophthalmological, haematological, neurological and orthopaedic conditions, while epilepsy was prevalent among young people and adults. Liver cirrhosis was the most common diagnosis for middle-aged and older-adult males. Parkinson’s disease and prostate cancer were the most common diseases in older adults. Liver transplant ranked the topmost medical procedure for treatment abroad, followed by bone marrow transplant, penetrating keratoplasty surgery and retinoblastoma. India was the primary destination for treatment abroad (82%), followed by Turkey (14%), Thailand (0.9%) and the UAE (0.8%).Conclusions Our study highlights the need for targeted health policy interventions in Oman that address financial and systemic barriers driving outbound medical travel. Strengthening local healthcare for chronic and non-communicable diseases, especially for children, is crucial to reduce reliance on medical tourism and ensure equitable care
Laparoscopic Surgery at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
No full textLaparoscopic surgery, which gained prominence in the late 1980s, became an established surgical practice in Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH) in 1992. Drawing on available literature and the authors’ own experiences, this paper gives an overview of various laparoscopic surgical techniques currently available at SQUH, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic appendicectomy, diagnostic laparoscopy and laparoscopic varicocoelectomy. It also highlights the role of surgical endoscopic training centre at SQUH, which provides a laboratory setting for surgical trainees and practising physicians. Laparoscopic surgery at SQUH would continue to evolve spurred on by surgical innovations and advances in technology
Keyhole Surgery of the Kidney at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman
No full textObjectives: Percutaneous access surgery of the kidneys was introduced in Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH) in 1998. We are presenting our early experience in the first 3 patients operated on over an eight year period using the percutaneous approach. Methods: A retrospective review of 25 patients, who underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for the treatment of large renal stones and 6 patients who underwent endopyelotomy for the treatment of pelviureteric junction (PUJ) obstruction. Results: In the PCNL group complete stone clearance was achieved in 68% (17/25) patients and the complication rate was 28% (7/25). In the endopyelotomy group the success rate of relief of obstruction of PUJ measured by renogram and relief of symptoms was 83% (5/6 patients). Conclusion: Our early results of PCNL are promising and comparable to international results.
The Effect of Using Critical Thinking Activities on Knowledge Monitoring in Science of Seventh Graders in the Sultanate of Oman
No full textThe aim of the current study was to investigate the effects of using critical thinking activities in the classroom to enhance and develop students’ knowledge monitoring and whether knowledge monitoring predicts students’ academic achievement in Science. Fifty females were randomly selected from the seventh grade at one of Al-Saeeb province schools in Muscat governorate. Subjects were assigned to an experimental group (n=24) and to a control group (n=26). Both groups were taught same materials by the same teacher. The critical thinking activities were manipulated into the experimental group, whereas the control group received no critical thinking activities. Pre and post tests of knowledge monitoring were obtained. Subjects took an academic test at the end of the experiment. The results demonstrated that knowledge monitoring in experimental group significantly improved. Significant differences were found between pre and post knowledge monitoring in the experimental group. Recommendations and suggestions are discussed.</jats:p
Corrigendum To: Overcoming the Gamma-Ray Computed Tomography Data Processing Pitfalls for Bubble Column Equipped with Vertical Internal Tubes (The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, (2018), 96, 10, (2206-2226), 10.1002/Cjce.23221)
No full textIn Overcoming the Gamma-Ray Computed Tomography Data Processing Pitfalls for Bubble Column Equipped with Vertical Internal Tubes, by Abbas J. Sultan, Laith S. Sabri, Jianbin Shao, and Muthanna H. Al-Dahhan, Can. J. Chem. Eng. 2018, 96, 2206—2226, https://doi.org/10.1002/cjce.23221, the fourth author (M. H. Al-Dahhan) was given two different institutional affiliations. However, the affiliation should only have been with Missouri University of Science and Technology. The correct affiliation appears in this corrigendum
Plastibell Circumcision: How Safe is it? Experience at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
No full textBackground: Plastibell circumcision complications can be life-threatening. Objective: The aim of this paper is to review the complications of Plastibell circumcision reported in the literature and in our own patients to determine the safety of the procedure. Method: A retrospective study of 171 neonates circumcised in Sultan Qaboos University Hospital over a 4-year period from 1997to 2000. Results: Minor complications occurred in 4 (2.3 %) of circumcisions. Two cases were converted to formal circumcision due to bleeding and failure to introduce the bell respectively. One had delayed passage of urine for 24 hours and in one neonate, the parents were concerned about inadequate removal of foreskin. Conclusion: Plastibell circumcision is a safe technique in experienced hands. The risk of complications with this procedure is increased eight-fold when performed by nurses compared to surgeons
Compound heterozygosity for Hb S and Hb S-Oman : Case report
No full textThe haematological and clinical findings of a three year old Omani girl, phenotypically compound heterozygote for Hb S and Hb S Oman, are presented, further substantiated by family studies. The necessity of reviewing cases with sickle cell haemoglobin in Oman is stressed
An Unusual Case of Atypical Lymphocytosis
No full textAtypical lymphocytosis due to infections is classically seen in viral and chronic bacterial infections. A four year old boy with acute streptococcal infection presented at Al-Nahdha Hospital, Muscat, Oman, with follicular tonsillitis and bilateral cervical lymphadenitis. The blood film showed 33% atypical lymphocytes. Serologically, immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies were positive for cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, and Epstein Barr virus, but the patient responded dramatically to antibiotics
Imam Salim b. Rashid and the Imamate revival in Oman 1331/1913 - 1338/1920
No full textThe principal aim of this thesis is to assess the performance of Imam Salim b.Rashid and the Imamate revival in Oman during the second decade of the 20th century. It
presents biographical information about Imam Salim, with special reference to the military and political policies by which he established and consolided his Imamate in the
Interior Province, and his relations with the Sultan and the latter's British supporters. An attempt is also made to explore the relationship between the Imam and the Omani tribes and to evaluate his administrative success. This thesis comprises eight chapters, and the introduction and conclusion. The introduction reviews the relevant literature on the topic. The first chapter describes the geographical setting and provides a historical background,
relating to three principal matters: the rise of the Iba<;liyyah and the development of the Imamate in Oman; the events in Oman after Sd. Sa'id's death up to 1913; and the effects of the First World War. The second chapter seeks to give an account of the career of Imam Salim's life and the Imamate revival. The third chapter discusses the manner in
which the Imam was elected, private and public allegiance (bay'ah) and the Imam's aims and policy programme. Chapter Four deals with the Imam's military operations and the
spread of his authority over Oman. Chapter Five examines the attempts at negotiation between the Imam and the Sultan, and the role of the British Government and the local
figures in this regard. Chapter Six is devoted to a discussion of the role of the tribes in support of Imam Salim, and the extent of the Imam's influence over these tribes. Chapter Seven assesses the Imam's administrative machinery, including the political system, the bureaucracy, education policy, and financial apparatus. Chapter Eight examines the causes behind the assassination of Imam Salim and the signing of the Treaty of al-Sib. In the conclusion, we present the findings of the research as they have emerged from the assessment of the course of events in Oman. We have said that the Omanis succeeded in reviving the Imamate and elected Imam Salim al-KharU~i who devoted his efforts to establish the foundations of the state, and peace prevailed in the country after the treaty of
al-Sib in 1920
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