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Omani student wins silver at World Photography Cup

Maria bint Mohammed Al Rahbi, who is majoring in Computer Science at the University’s (SQU) College of Science, has secured second place in the individual category at the World Photography Cup for Universities and Higher Education Institutions 2024.

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Tuesday, September 17, 2024

MUSCAT : Representing SQU as part of a five-student team, Al Rahbi competed with four of her photographs against 88 universities from around the world. The competition was organized by the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP) and judged by renowned photographers from National Geographic, the Silk Road Photography Organization, and FIAP officials.



Each institution was allowed to submit a team of up to five students, with each student permitted to enter up to four photographs.

The award ceremony will take place in China next October, where Al Rahbi will also partake in an international conference and a photography exhibition. During the event, fifteen of her works will be showcased across all FIAP branches globally. Additionally, she will have the opportunity to participate in a workshop with renowned international photographers.


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