Al Dakhiliya photo tilt awards students for impressive work
MAI AL ABRIA - Children can be trained to become good photographers and at the awarding ceremony of Young Photographer Contest, children with the best point of view were awarded at Nizwa...
Conquering the highest sand dune
Ramlat Jadilah is not only the tallest sand dune in Oman, it was discovered by Saudi anthropological researcher Dr Eid Al Yahya as the highest in the world standing at 455 metres beating the...
For this emerging artist, Life is art
By Mai Al Abria — Being an artist isn’t just about putting pencils to paper or brush to canvas. Art can and does mean so much more than that to many people, Bushra Said al Zuhaimia shared. “To...
Poachers behind Wadi Sareen shooting held
By Mai Al Abria — MUSCAT: April 15 - The Royal Oman Police (ROP) and the Office of the Conservation of the Environment at the Diwan of Royal Court, in a joint operation arrested a gang of alleged...
The source of all things good
MAi AL ABRIA - For self-taught artist Tarini Agarwal, Oman has a way of creeping on you. With its idyllic charm, it can inspire you to grow and become who you dream to be. For her case, the...
The Mona Lisa of Sur
By Mai Al Abria — Leonardo da Vinci’s popular Mona Lisa painting has been called many things — ‘the most famous’ and ‘the most written’ among them. It’s also one of the most visited...
Heritage in the time of risks
This year’s celebration tackles all the risks and confrontation taking place in the world that threaten the contents, scientific and intellectual features, social and cultural characteristics of...
The intricacies of painting on peepal leaves
Peepal leaf painting is a unique art – the canvas being the distinctive element. Sandesh’s lifelike water colour renderings are done on dry peepal leaves. [gallery columns="4" link="file"...
Oman art community for Children with Down Syndrome
By Mai Al Abria — It’s a community in action working together towards a noble goal with art taking centre stage for the benefit of an important, yet often ignored, segment of society. The...
A film on the life of migrant Sooty Falcons
[gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="358263,358264,358265,358266"] MAi AL ABRIA - They breed during the boreal summer. They are migrants. These are the two facts many people are sure about the...
Omani students make wave abroad
MAi AL ABRIA - Omani students are making wave abroad in different fields showcasing what they are made of and how ready they are for an even bigger and better challenges. They are also doing their...
Anything made of chocolate is always good
By Mai Al Abria — Every time costumers leave her shop, Haitham’s last words are always the same: “This is wrapped with love and best wishes.” These parting words are also beacon for them to...
Oman in an Italian artist’s soul
By Mai Al Abria — I conceive art as a gift to communicate, with a universal and intuitive language,” shared Italian artist Lucia Oliva during the launch of her solo exhibition at Bait Al Zubair...
Panel set up to study intellectual property norms in handicrafts
By Mai Al Abria — MUSCAT: MARCH 22 - Sheikha Aisha Bint Khlafan al Siyabia, Chairperson of Public Authority of Crafts Industries on Wednesday issued a number of decisions to regulate the handicrafts...
A sip from rains: A calligraphy exhibit
MAI AL ABRIA - The Poetry Lab of Bait al Zubair held an exhibition of Arabic calligraphy entitled “A sip from rains” on Monday, March 20, 2017 at the Royal Opera House. The exhibition...
Women artists come together for Al Sumt
MAi AL ABRIA - There is no better way to celebrate Women’s International Day than empowering women and bringing talented females in one roof. And under the impeccable roof of Gallery Sarah,...
Omani visual inspiration at Bait Al Zubair
MAi AL ABRIA - Located at the heart of old Muscat, Bait al Zubair hosts a wide range of exhibitions within the galleries of its museum as part of its commitment to support local and resident...
The first step to a thousand-mile
By Mai Al Abria — Noora al Balushia subscribe to the idea that every journey of a thousand-mile begins with the first step. This is especially true when it comes to her artistic journey. “Many...
Local craftsmen elated with Muttrah Souq display
MAi AL ABRIA - It’s a news that has been well-received not by craftsmen and even tourists and residents of the country. “Having your counter at one of the liveliest spots in Oman is a big...
A view on heritage
MAi AL ABRIA - His works adorned the walls of prominent men — exhibited in homes and hallways of offices of royal emirs, ministers, government officials, even museums inside and outside of...