Explore the captivating story of Oman's iconic frankincense trees at the 8th Oman Natural Heritage Lecture (ONHL), brought to you by The British Omani Society with the kind support of Amouage.
This year, our distinguished speakers will bring to life the rich history and cultural significance of Oman's frankincense tree, exploring the place of frankincense in history, key contemporary challenges from cultivation to climate change, as well as the commercial opportunities they bring for Oman, including for eco-tourism.
Speakers
- Sayyid Khalid Al Busaidi, Chairman of Amouage, Patron of the 8th Oman Natural Heritage Lecture.
- Co-Chair and Moderator: Dr Laila Al Harthy, Head of Botany and Conservation at the Oman Botanic Garden.
- Dr Shahina Ghazanfer, Honorary Research Associate - Science, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and Advisor Kew REACH.
- Dr Khalid Al Farsi, Head of Horticulture, Oman Botanic Garden.
- Dr Amir Azad Adli Al Kathiri, Senior lecturer (assistant professor) at University of Technology and Applied Sciences Salalah, Oman.
Booking information
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This event has not been organised by the Society. If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking please contact the event organiser, The British Oamni Society, via rsvp@britishomani.org
Venue information
This event will be held in the Ondaatje Lecture Theatre at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.
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Accessibility at our events
We want everyone to feel welcome at our events. Key accessibility features of this event include:
- Step-free access to the event
- Accessible toilets
- Assistance dogs are welcome
- Hearing loop
For full details, please visit our accessibility page. If you have any questions or specific access requirements, feel free to get in touch with us on access@rgs.org
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