PHOTO
Muscat: Continuing to bring global learning and perspective to locally relevant topics, Sohar International’s thought-provoking Chairman’s forum - Viewpoints, is back with yet another compelling session on Sunday, January 17, 2021 starting at 7:30pm. The upcoming session of Viewpoints will host Dr. Robbert Dijkgraaf, Director and Leon Levy Professor at Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey in USA – one of the world’s foremost centers for curiosity-driven basic research. Chaired by Mr. Mohammed Mahfoudh Al Ardhi, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Sohar International, the 10th edition of Viewpoints will tread into the many nuances of a digital, technology enabled world, underlined by age-old as well as modernised scientific infrastructure.
Announcing the latest edition, Mr. Mohammed Mahfoudh Al Ardhi said, “Viewpoints continues to share experiences, knowledge, and ideas from a global perspective through engagement with eminent international leaders. In the upcoming edition, we look into the deeper meanings of the imminent use of science and technology, especially in a new digitised and virtual world. We are confident that our community comprising of mostly youth will definitely benefit from this session as the take-aways will have a positive impact on the society and the nation at large.”
“In the upcoming session, we are proud to have Dr. Robbert Dijkgraaf. He is not only an effective communicator, but also a leader in science policymaking, and a trained artist. Through this session, Dr. Robbert will offer a global perspective on science and policy, in context to its local adaptability, thereby maximizing opportunities for Oman and its people to reflect on.” Added Mr. Al Ardhi
Dr. Dijkgraaf has served as President of the InterAcademy Partnership, a consortium of more than 130 of the world’s national science academies, and Co-Chair of the InterAcademy Council, the global alliance of science academies advising the United Nations, the World Bank, and other international organizations. He co-authored ‘The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge’, which articulates how essential basic research and original thinking are essential for innovation and societal progress. As the Director and Leon Levy Professor at Institute for Advanced Stud, Dr. Dijkgraaf is an impassioned and eloquent advocate for pure scientific inquiry and the vital importance of encouraging creativity, imagination, and “out of the box” thinking.
In the last few years, Viewpoints – Sohar International Chairman’s forum, has gained audience eyeballs, for hosting the best of international experts as speakers. This, coupled with intriguing and engaging conversations, has put Viewpoints as a benchmark in events focused at building leadership equity.
Be a part of Oman’s banking industry’ most anticipated knowledge session! Subscribe to Sohar International’s YouTube channel to watch the 10th edition of Viewpoints live, https://www.youtube.com/c/SoharInternational, on January 17, 2021 starting at 7:30pm.
About Sohar International
With the vision to become a world-class Omani services company that helps customers, community and people to prosper and grow, Sohar International operates with a view to help people 'win' by delivering responsive banking for their ever-changing world, complementing their growth and prosperity with international standard service delivery. The Bank seeks to redefine banking in Oman through transformational developments centered on the principles of More Velocity, making everything simple and fast; More Value, ensuring relevance and connectivity to customers’ world; and More Vision, liberating stakeholders through talented leadership.
© Press Release 2021
Disclaimer: The contents of this press release was provided from an external third party provider. This website is not responsible for, and does not control, such external content. This content is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither this website nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this press release.
The press release is provided for informational purposes only. The content does not provide tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the suitability, value or profitability of any particular security, portfolio or investment strategy. Neither this website nor our affiliates shall be liable for any errors or inaccuracies in the content, or for any actions taken by you in reliance thereon. You expressly agree that your use of the information within this article is at your sole risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this website, its parent company, its subsidiaries, its affiliates and the respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, advertisers, content providers and licensors will not be liable (jointly or severally) to you for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, incidental, punitive or exemplary damages, including without limitation, lost profits, lost savings and lost revenues, whether in negligence, tort, contract or any other theory of liability, even if the parties have been advised of the possibility or could have foreseen any such damages.
