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- The award was received by Oman’s Ambassador to Japan Dr. Mohammed bin Said Al Busaidi on behalf of the government of Oman
TOKYO: The University of Tokyo has announced that it has awarded the prestigious Shokomon Award to the government of the Sultanate of Oman in recognition of its contribution to supporting scientific research and academic and cultural exchange in the field of Middle Eastern studies.
The award was received by Oman’s Ambassador to Japan Dr. Mohammed bin Said Al Busaidi on behalf of the government of Oman.
The award was based on the role played by the Sultan Qaboos Chair for Middle Eastern Studies, which was inaugurated at the university in 2011.
It is the highest honor bestowed by the University of Tokyo on individuals and institutions who have made significant and influential contributions to enriching the university’s progress and serving its academic goals.
Oman is the first Arab government to receive it.
The University of Tokyo has a significant academic relationship with Oman, primarily through the University of Tokyo Centre for Middle Eastern Studies (UTCMES), which was established with funding from Oman. The relationship includes academic exchange, research, and events such as seminars, lectures, and exhibitions focusing on Oman.
The university also works with institutions like Sultan Qaboos University and has received book donations from Oman.
UTCMES conducts and disseminates research on the Middle East and organizes events like public lectures, symposia, and exhibitions that focus on Oman.