Muscat:The Medical City for Military and Security Services in Muscat has inaugurated the Second International Psychiatry Conference 2026. The opening of the event was presided over by Dr. Saud Hamoud Al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, and attended by Eng. Udi Hilal Al Maawali, Head of the Medical City for Military and Security Services.
According to Oman News Agency, the two-day conference features participation from elite experts and specialists in psychiatry and mental health from Oman and other countries. The program includes a series of scientific lectures showcasing the latest advancements in behavioral and medical therapy, as well as modern methods for dealing with trauma. Additionally, the conference addresses the causes of work stress, management strategies, and ways to mitigate its effects.
The conference aims to enhance the comprehensive psychiatric system, elevate specialized services, and reinforce the importance of psychiatry as a priority in health work and institutional development. This will be achieved through the exchange of expertise and scientific knowledge, harnessing specialized skills, and keeping up with the latest practices and developments in psychiatry.
Alongside the conference, a specialized medical exhibition is held, highlighting the latest technologies and medical equipment, as well as relevant scientific research. This contributes to knowledge transfer and familiarization with innovations and modern developments in the psychiatry care sector.
High-ranking government officials, military and security commanders, senior officers, and a number of doctors, specialists, and others interested in the field attended the conference's opening ceremony.
