The Sultanate of Oman has reconfirmed its continued commitment to working together with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the promotion of the peaceful use of nuclear innovations in vital areas of development, environment, and health. Oman IAEA Nuclear Technology
Speaking at the 70th Session of the IAEA General Conference in Vienna, Faiza Saif Al Siyabi, Charge d’Affaires of the Sultanate of Oman’s Permanent Mission to the IAEA, praised the Secretariat of the IAEA for its continued progress in the promotion of non-military atomic activities in the world. The Sultanate of Oman extended an enthusiastic welcome to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste as a new member to the organization.
With regard to the development agenda, Oman stated that it is actively participating in the development of international programs, such as “Atoms for Food,” the Global Network of Isotopes in Hydrology Laboratories, and “Atoms for Heritage.”
The Sultanate also requested inclusion in the 2027/2028 cycle of the IAEA’s Comprehensive Capacity-Building Initiative for State Systems of Accounting for and Control of Nuclear Material. Moving forward, national efforts under the 2028–2029 Technical Cooperation Programme will target crucial areas such as crop pest control, enhanced food safety, and the “One Health” framework, alongside youth-focused nuclear science education.
Muscat will host high-level regional training sessions, starting with an Arab regional course on “Cyclotron Production of Radionuclides” this November, followed by a GCC workshop on “Genomics and Bioinformatics of Disease Vectors” in January 2027. In medical advancements, the Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre—which secured Joint Commission International accreditation in June 2026—is actively working to become an IAEA anchor hub for nuclear medicine and radiotherapy. Additional expert reviews are scheduled to evaluate and modernize radiation services at The Royal Hospital.
On non-proliferation, Oman reaffirmed the Non-Proliferation Treaty as the bedrock of global disarmament and urged full enforcement of the 1995 Middle East Resolution. Presiding over the 7th Session of the UN Conference on a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and Other Weapons of Mass Destruction, Oman reiterated its preference for practical, dialogue-driven consensus to foster long-term regional peace and stability. Oman Daily Report
