The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth (MCSY) of the Sultanate of Oman is participating within the framework of Oman as the guest of honour in the 33rd session of the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF), which opened at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) from May 9 and will continue until May 18, 2024, under the slogan, 'With knowledge, civilisations are built'.
Salwa bint Seif al-Rashidia director of the Child Museum at the General Directorate of Knowledge and Cultural Development, spoke to Gulf Times and said: “The MCSY is exhibiting six Omani manuscripts, and a series of official publications, the Youth Encyclopedia, recently published. We are exhibiting virtual reality technology and its integration into the Omani identity. Together with the publications of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) which is showing a number of projects to preserve and document Oman’s craft heritage as part of the national treasures. There is a large screen display on the handicraft heritage, which is considered as a part of the national treasure and one of the most important pillars of preserving the Omani identity. Oman has registered 13 intangible handcrafts heritage on the UNESCO list, such as the Omani dagger, bud art and folk music. They represent the heritage of nations not only of Oman, which sheds light on the history of our ancestors who lived on our land thousands of years ago.”
Harith al-Rashidi from the Ministry of Information told Gulf Times that: “We are exhibiting an Omani information platform that includes more than 50 releases, films, and audio programs, which vary from programs addressed to children and cultural, economic, or religious aspects. All audiovisual materials are added to this platform directly and are made available to the audience following this platform. It serves all segments of society with what is produced by Omani Radio and Television, as well as audio books for people with special needs. You can also follow the Omani TV and the Cultural TV Channels through this platform. The number of its followers has reached around 80,000. It was founded in 2020 and continues to include media, film, and audio programs. We are pleased that the Omani Pavilion is witnessing a large turnout of visitors to the exhibition and admirers of Omani heritage and culture.” Al-Rashidi said.
