International Meeting on
Frankincense and Medicinal Plants 2025

Exploring, Innovation and Discoveries in Frankincense & Medicinal Plants and Advancing Agriculture for Sustainable Development

Dhofar University, Salalah, Oman | 14 – 16 September, 2025|

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Meeting Aim

IMFM’2025

Welcome to the Sultanate of Oman, a nation guided by the ambitious roadmap for sustainable development, economic diversification, and innovation. Rooted in its rich heritage and strategic location, Oman is embracing a future driven by knowledge, research, and environmental stewardship. As the country advances in science, technology, and sustainability, it remains committed to preserving its cultural identity while fostering global collaboration. This conference aligns with Oman’s vision by promoting dialogue, research, and partnerships that contribute to a prosperous and resilient future.

Dhofar region is enriched with frankincense and over 250 reported species of medicinal plants. Frankincense sometimes called Oliban or luban; an aromatic, unique oleo-gum resin, is produced by several of approximately 23 species of Boswellia including Boswellia sacra (from the southern Arabian Peninsula), Boswellia frereana (from Somalia), Boswellia serrata (from India).

14-16

September 2025Dhofar University, Salalah, Oman

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Honorary Chair and Co-Chairs

Prof. Amer Ali Al Rawas

Prof. Amer Ali Al Rawas

Vice Chancellor, Dhofar University

Prof. Luay Rashan

Prof. Luay Rashan

Director, Research Centre, Dhofar University, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman

Dr. Hamdan Salim Al Wahaibi

Dr. Hamdan Salim Al Wahaibi

Director-General of Agriculture and Livestock Research

Prof. Abdullah Al-Sadi

Prof. Abdullah Al-Sadi

Dean, College of Agriculture & Marine Sciences Sultan Qaboos University

Keynote Speakers

Prof. Luay Rashan

Prof. Luay Rashan

Director, Research Centre, Dhofar University, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman

Prof. Dr. Thomas Efferth

Prof. Dr. Thomas Efferth

Professor, Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany

Prof. Dr. Vittorio Calabrese

Prof. Dr. Vittorio Calabrese

Professor, School of specialization clinical pathology and clinical biochemistry, University of Catania & University of Messina, Italy

Prof. Dr. Rachid Soulimani

Prof. Dr. Rachid Soulimani

Professor, University of Lorraine, Nancy, France

Prof. Dr. Siva Ramamooorthy

Prof. Dr. Siva Ramamooorthy

Professor, School of BioSciences and Technology, Vellore, India

Dr. Ian E. Cock

Dr. Ian E. Cock

Senior Lecturer, Biochemistry School of Environment and Science, Griffith University, Australia

Dr. Jae Sik Yu

Dr. Jae Sik Yu

Assistant Professor, Department of integrative biological sciences and industry, Sejong University Seoul, Korea

Dr. Rima Al-Awar

Dr. Rima Al-Awar

Director, Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR), Canada

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