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OMAN : Winners of 10th Sultan Qaboos Award for  Culture, Arts and Literature announced

Delegated by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Shaikh Abdulmalik bin Abdullah al Khalili, Chairman of the State Council handed over the 9th version of Sultan Qaboos Awards for Culture, Arts and Literature to the winners at Al Wahat Club.

This edition is allocated for Omanis in areas of Omani heritage (culture category), theatre teams (arts category), and article (literature category).

The Award’s handing over ceremony included a speech for the Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science delivered by Habib bin Mohammed al Riyami, chairman of the centre during which he reviewed the march of the awards since its inception. He also congratulated the winners.

Harith bin Mohammed al Batashi won the first place in the culture category for his investigation conducted on the book of Sheikh Said bin Khalfan Al Khalili. Al Dann Theatre Team won the first place in the theatre teams category whereas the writer Dr Muna Hibras al Sulaimi won the the first place in the literature category.

During the event, fields of the 10th edition of the awards which will be dedicated for Omanis, as well as Arabs were unveiled. They include media and communication (culture category), cinema production (arts category), and novel (literature category).

source/content: muscatdaily.com (headline edited)

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OMAN’s Aisha Al Saifi becomes First Arab Woman to Win ‘Prince of Poets’ title in the poetry competition in Abu Dhabi

    Omani poet Aisha Al Saifi, the first woman to win the “Prince of Poets” title in Abu Dhabi.

    Aisha wrote on her Instagram, “On International Women’s Day, I was crowned a princess of poets and draped in the cloak of poetry, as the first Arab woman to obtain the title, thanks to God, and your support for me by voting and praying.”

    Aisha Al Saifi was born in Nizwa, Oman in 1987.

    She studied Civil Engineering at Sultan Qaboos University.

    In 2005, she began publishing literary works in Omani and Arabic newspapers.

    She has participated in Arab and international literary festivals across Asia, Europe, and Africa, and was the first female poet to win the Omani Poetry Festival.

    She has published three poetry collections, “The Sea Changes its Gown,” “The Dreams of the Tenth Girl,” and “I Don’t Love My Father.”

    The Prince of Poets is a reality television poetry competition in Abu Dhabi.

    The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage launched the completion in April 2007.

    The winner is awarded Dhs1 million and a symbolic cloak and ring.

    source/content: gulftoday.ae (headline edited)

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    OMANI Researcher Dr. Fares bin Abdullah Al-Farsi Wins Award at 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

    Dr. Fares bin Abdullah Al-Farsi, with his team, won the prize for the best innovative research project in a science marathon, in which more than 27 teams from various countries participated, during the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting.

    Dr. Al-Farsi explained to Oman News Agency (ONA) that the winning project is concerned with using smart biochips to identify and resist bacteria that cause infections in chronic wounds, indicating that these slides contain microscopic antibodies manufactured in a laboratory, and linked to enzymes and sensors that help identify and eliminate bacteria as they approach the wound site.

    He pointed out that the winning project was part of a research team consisting of young scientists from several disciplines, with the support of the “Max Planck” Foundation in the Federal Republic of Germany, adding that the participating research projects were evaluated by a scientific committee consisting of a number Nobel Prize-winning scientists, as well as global investors in the field of developing scientific research.

    Dr. Al-Farsi pointed out that his participation in the 72nd Lindau Nobel laureate Meeting, which was held last June in the Federal Republic of Germany, came with the support of the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation to represent the Sultanate of Oman among the top 600 young scientists in the medical field, with the participation of more than 40 Nobel Prize-winning scientists.

    source/content: timesofoman.com (headline edited)

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    OMAN: National Museum issues Special edition for Omani Navigator Ahmed bin Majid Al Saadi

     The National Museum has issued a special edition titled ‘Collection in Marine Science.’

    The issue documents the greatness of Omani navigator Ahmed bin Majid Al Saadi, reviving his marine prowess and navigational creativity.

    The collection documents the origin of the manuscript titled “Kitab al-Fawa’id fi ‘Ilm al-Bahr wa al-Qawa’id” (Collection of Manuscripts of Benefits in the Science of the Sea and Rules, as well as the abbreviation container in the origins of marine science and Arajiz), which has been on loan from Al Assad National Library in the Syrian Arab Republic to the National Museum since 2019.

    In the opening speech of the publication, Jamal Hassan al Moosawi, Secretary General of the National Museum, said, “The display of the original manuscript ‘Collection in the Science of the Seas’ by the author Ahmed bin Majid al Saadi at the National Museum is an affirmation of the Omani identity of this unique scientific and historical personality.

    This display comes in the context of the existing cooperation between the National Museum and the Ministry of Culture of the Syrian Arab Republic as part of the cultural diplomacy pursued by the National Museum.”

    source/content: muscatdaily.com (headline edited)

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    OMAN: Omani Innovator Manar Al Jahwari Wins Saudi Arabian Innovation Hackathon for her Project Royal Filament

    Manar al Jahwari won Saudi Arabian Innovation Hackathon award for her project Royal Filament.

     Oman’s own Manar al Jahwari competed against 24 projects (shortlisted out of 700 total projects) in the final round of the Saudi Arabian Innovation Hackathon award, where her project was chosen along with three others as the most promising project.

    Her project aimed at restricting the use of plastic filaments in 3D printing, and she fashioned 3D printing filament out of seaweed and other environment-friendly materials. She is currently in talks with government agencies to make her project a viable business, and she hopes to attract numerous local and international investors.

    The Saudi Arabian Water Technologies Hackathon is a competition held virtually that lasts for two days, October 21 and 22, and involves three challenges that need to be solved within the given two days.

    The second challenge was to control the excessive growth of algae in Jeddah’s desalination facilities, for which Al Jahwari came up with the innovative solution of “Royal Filament.”

    source/content: thearabianstories.com (headline edited)

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    OMAN: Maha Al Balushi Oman’s First Female,Omani Captain of Oman Air

    The airline promoted Maha Al Balushi who has been with the company since 2010.

    Oman Air, the national airline of the sultanate, has announced pilot Maha Al Balushi as the first female Omani captain.

    Ms Al Balushi officially received her new rank during a ceremony held at Oman Air’s headquarters in Muscat.

    She has been with the airline since 2010 after graduating from the cadet programme at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, in Australia.

    Ms Al Balushi was the only woman enrolled in the programme at the time.

    She became the first female Omani to be awarded the rank of first officer in 2013.

    “My dream has always been to become a captain. It hasn’t been easy but thanks to the support I have around me, from my family to my training team and the airline,” said Ms Al Balushi in a statement by Oman Air.

    “I have accomplished what I set out to do. It is an honour to hold this role and I hope that I will inspire other Omani women to choose such a rewarding career in the skies.”

    Oman Air said that 1,230 Omani female employees contribute to the airline’s strength, occupying a range of roles including cabin crew, flight operations, engineering, airport services, marketing, customer services, sales and communications.

    The airline has so far achieved an Omanisation rate of 94 per cent — excluding female cabin crew.

    source/content: thenationalnews.com (headline edited)

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    Maha Al Balushi received her new rank during a ceremony held at Oman Air’s headquarters in Muscat, Oman. Photo: Oman Air

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    OMAN: The Mall of Oman opens ‘Snow Oman’ the Region’s Largest Snow Park

    A multifunctional snow park was opened at the Mall of Oman. The project Snow Oman is the largest in the Middle East. The snow park was developed by Majid Al Futtaim, who has experience building indoor snow and ski amusements. In 2005 the company unveiled its first project in the flagship Mall Al Futtaim and later realized the mega project Ski Dubai in the Mall of the Emirates.

    The total area of Snow Oman is 160 000 square feet. The complex combines a variety of winter attractions, the country’s first colony of penguins, and natural snow. The main decorations are an ice port town and a sunken ship with a lighthouse.

    Rides include Mountain Thriller, Snow Bullet, Slide Winder, Cloud Climber, and Zorb Ball, unique attractions such as Cold Town Muscat, and a 5112-square feet ice rink. Admission to the park starts at 12.5 OMR, equivalent to $32.5.

    Snow Oman caters to guests of all ages and offers activities for both kids and thrill-seekers. Outside the ski and skate slopes are cafes with hot winter drinks, warm seating, and a photo area.

    Majid Al Futtaim is one of the largest mall, retail, and entertainment companies in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The company operates 29 malls, 13 hotels, and four mixed-use complexes in the UAE, as well as more than 600 cinemas and several entertainment centers.

    source/content: malls.com (headline edited0

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    Omani Azaan Al Ruhmy sets Records to Win the ’48th Muscat Open Golf Championship 2022′

    Local favourite Azaan Al Ruhmy became the champion of the 48th Muscat Open Golf Championship 2022.

     Azaan set a new course record of 69 (-2 under par) on day 1, and then repeated this score on day 2, giving him a total score of 138 (-4 under par) and a victory by 10 shots from 2nd place Nasser Yaqoob (Awali Golf Club).

    Another local favourite Badr Alaamri sealed third place with a score of 150. The leading junior in the gross category was Darsh Pawani with a score of 157.

    It was a very proud moment as Azaan was presented with the trophy by. Dr. Mohammed bin Hamad Al Rumhy, the Minister of Energy and Minerals and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Petroleum Development Oman.

    This was for the 6th time Azaan has won this tournament and he commented afterwards, “this tournament is the most prestigious golf event in Oman, if I can pick one tournament to win in Oman then it would be the Muscat Open. It was my first two back to back rounds in the 60s. I wish to thank the sponsors, the organizing committee and my family for all of their support”.

    The net prize this year went to Tore Solberg (134) who was closely followed by junior Ras Al Hamra golfer Juan Moreno (136) and Salim Al Harthy (138).

    Ras Al Hamra Golf Club Captain, Simon Walker commented, “Congratulations to Azaan on winning this coveted championship for the 6th time. The course is in superb condition due to the tireless work from our team. We were delighted to welcome such a high caliber of golfers to the club; golf is thriving in Oman and visitors are always welcome to our club which is the only floodlit course in the country”.

    The 2022 Muscat Open Golf Championship was organized at Ras Al Hamra Golf Club on the 11th and 12th of March.

    There was a full field of 92 golfers from Oman and the GCC who competed for the longest-running amateur golf competition in Oman and the GCC.

    Prize Winners :

    1st Gross & Muscat Open Champion Azaan Al Rumhy -4 (138)

    2nd Gross Nasser Yacoob +6

    3rd Gross Badr Al Amri +8

    Junior Best Gross DarshPawani +1

    1st Nett Tore Solberg -8

    2nd Nett Juan Moreno -6

    3rd Nett Salim Al Harthy -4

    Plate H.E. Rr Al Rumhy 70

    Daily Prizes

    Best Gross Day 1 Kieran Tumilty 76

    Best Gross Day 2 Fahad Al Kitani 76

    Best Nett Day 1 Simon Walker 68

    Best Nett Day 2 Hussain Dad 70

    source/content: timesofoman.com (edited)

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    This was the 6th time Azaan has won this tournament

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    Omani Photographers Sulaiman AlShuaili, Mahir AlKhusaibi & Zamzam Oraba – Bag World Cups – International Federation of Photographic Arts (FIAP) : December 2021

    Mohammed Sulaiman Al Shuaili. Mahir Naseer Al Khusaibi. Zamzam Bain Oraba.

    For the 5th time in a row, the Sultanate of Oman has won the two world cups of the International Federation of Photographic Arts (FIAP) in its 40th round, within the age-group of 16 years and the age-group of 21 years.

    Oman bagged 462 points through the presentation of 20 works submitted by 13 of its photographers.

    In the age-group of 21 years, Oman bagged 457 points through the entries of 13 photographers who submitted 20 works.

    In the age-group of 21 years, Mohammed Sulaiman Al Shuaili won gold medal for his photograph titled “Tafkeer” (Thinking), while Mahir Naseer Al Khusaibi bagged silver medal for his photo titled “Iltwaa” (inflection) and Zamzam Bani Oraba won the bronze for her photo titled “Talashi” (blackout).

    source/content: omannews.gov.om

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    Mohammed Sulaiman Al Shuaili – “Tafkeer” (Thinking)
    ‘Iltwaa’ by Mahir Naseer al Khusaibi
    ‘Talashi’ by Zamzam Bani Oraba

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