Under the supervision of H.E. Dr. Mohamed Ould Amar, Director-General of ALECSO, and in cooperation with the Omani Research and Innovation Authority, the National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, the Arab Open University in the Sultanate of Oman, and the OIC Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (OIC-COMSTECH), the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization, represented by its Department of Science and Scientific Research, organized the “Arab Innovators and Creators Conference” under the theme “Inspiring Innovation… Prosperous Development.”
The Conference was held from 26 to 28 October 2026 at the headquarters of the Arab Open University in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, with the participation of several Arab and international institutions.
The Conference brought together prominent experts and academics from Arab and international institutions, Arab scholars in the diaspora, as well as innovators and researchers from various Arab universities, research centers and institutions. Participants presented their innovations, patents and research projects in the fields of green hydrogen, renewable energy, green and sustainable construction, and smart technologies and solutions in medical and biomedical fields.
The organization of the Conference forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Arab cooperation in scientific research, technology and innovation, harness the creative potential of young people, and encourage the transformation of innovative ideas into practical projects and solutions that contribute to sustainable development.
At the opening ceremony, which was attended by a large number of official, academic and scientific figures from the Sultanate of Oman, Dr. Mohamed Sanad Abu Darwish, Director of ALECSO’s Department of Science and Scientific Research, conveyed the greetings of H.E. Dr. Mohamed Ould Amar, Director-General of ALECSO, to all participants. He highlighted the importance of innovation in enhancing economic competitiveness and addressing development challenges. He also stressed the need to move beyond encouraging individual initiatives towards establishing an integrated Arab innovation ecosystem that supports and nurtures creative talent. Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of aligning scientific research outcomes with society’s needs and providing the necessary resources and enabling conditions to develop and support innovative projects.
The Conference programme featured scientific sessions and panel discussions led by prominent scholars and specialized experts from Arab countries and the Arab diaspora. Discussions addressed the state of innovation in Arab countries and the challenges it faces; ways to move from individual achievements towards an integrated Arab innovation ecosystem; the role of artificial intelligence in supporting human creativity; and mechanisms for transforming ideas and prototypes into viable products and marketable projects.
