MUSCAT : The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, in collaboration with the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC), is set to host the third edition of the Muscat Art Exhibition from October 28 to 31. The event, a highlight on Oman’s cultural calendar, will be inaugurated by His Excellency Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion.
Commenting on the significance of the event, His Excellency Sayyid Said bin Sultan Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for Culture, said, “The Muscat Art Exhibition is one of the important artistic programmes that the Ministry is keen to include in the artistic calendar of the cultural scene in the Sultanate of Oman.” He added that the exhibition will feature artists from around the world, enhancing the cultural landscape through diverse visual art forms, workshops, and community activities.
Eng. Saeed Al Shanfari, CEO of the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, said, “The centre is a wonderful space known for its ability to host events from various strategic fields.”
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With participation from more than 200 visual artists representing 18 nations, including Hungary, Iran, the UK, and India, this year’s edition is poised to elevate Muscat as a cultural hub. The event will also offer lectures, live entertainment, and interactive art workshops, fostering deeper engagement with the visual arts.
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