Overview
The Shuaa Research Platform is Oman’s national research database and knowledge management system, designed to aggregate, organize, and make accessible the research output produced by Omani universities, research centres, and government agencies. The platform serves as a centralized repository for academic publications, research data, policy studies, and technical reports, facilitating knowledge sharing across institutions and reducing duplication of research effort. Shuaa supports evidence-based policymaking by making relevant research findings available to government planners and decision-makers. The platform also enhances the visibility of Omani research output in the international academic community.
Key Facts
- National centralized repository for Omani research output
- Aggregates publications from universities, research centres, and government agencies
- Supports evidence-based policymaking and planning
- Reduces duplication of research effort across institutions
- Enhances international visibility of Omani academic work
- Searchable database with metadata standards and categorization
- Promotes collaboration between researchers across institutions
Significance for Vision 2040
The Shuaa Research Platform contributes to Vision 2040’s innovation and knowledge economy objectives by creating the information infrastructure needed for effective research and development. A national research database improves the efficiency of public investment in research by making existing findings accessible and identifying gaps in the knowledge base. Vision 2040’s emphasis on evidence-based governance and planning requires that policymakers have access to relevant domestic and international research, and Shuaa provides this access. The platform also supports the development of Omani academic excellence by giving researchers tools to discover collaborators, identify funding opportunities, and disseminate their findings. By making Omani research more visible internationally, Shuaa helps attract research partnerships and talent to the Sultanate.