Muscat: On Monday, the Board of Trustees for the Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Arts, and Literature convened a meeting chaired by Sayyid Khalid Hilal Al Busaidi, the Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court and Chairman of the Board.
During the session, the minister expressed his appreciation to the board members and urged them to enhance their efforts in elevating the award's standards to better fulfill its objectives.
The meeting assessed the advancements made in previous editions of the award, discussed the competitive categories for each edition, acknowledged the winners from both Oman and the Arab world, and reviewed the media campaigns and coverage across various platforms, including print, visual, audio, and digital media, both locally and internationally.
Additionally, preparations for the 12th edition of the award, scheduled for launch in 2025 and aimed at a broader Arab audience, were deliberated.
The board examined the three competition categories—Culture, Arts, and Literature—and the topics that will be unveiled on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, during the award ceremony for the 10th edition (focused on Arabs) and the 11th edition (focused on Omanis). This ceremony will take place at the Oasis Club, under the patronage of Sayyid Saud Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat.
Furthermore, the board discussed strategies for the award's development and reviewed several of its terms and operational mechanisms.
In early 2025, the Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science will establish committees to define the criteria for the competition areas, which will include participation from Omani and Arab scholars, specialists, artists, and writers in the respective fields. Subsequently, the award will be made available to contestants through the official website.
The Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Arts and Literature exemplifies the commitment of the Government of the Sultanate of Oman to cultural advancement. This annual award alternates its focus between Omani recipients one year and Arab recipients the following year.
The award aims to enhance intellectual progress and highlight the significant contributions of Omanis to global civilization throughout history and into the future. Recently, the Board of Trustees convened under the leadership of Sayyid Khalid Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court and Chairman of the Board.
During this meeting, the minister expressed his appreciation to the board members and urged them to intensify their efforts to elevate the award's standards, ensuring it effectively meets its objectives.
The board reviewed the achievements of the award in previous editions, discussed the competitive categories for each edition, and examined the list of winners, both Omani and Arab. They also evaluated the media outreach and coverage across various platforms, including print, visual, audio, and digital media, both locally and internationally.
Additionally, preparations for the 12th edition of the award, scheduled for 2025 and aimed at Arab participants, were discussed. The meeting focused on the three competitive areas: Culture, Arts, and Literature, along with the topics that will be unveiled on December 18, 2024, during the award ceremony for the 10th edition (for Arabs) and the 11th edition (for Omanis). This ceremony will take place at the Oasis Club, under the patronage of Sayyid Saud Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat.
The board also explored strategies for the award's development and reviewed several of its terms and operational mechanisms.
In early 2025, the Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science will establish committees to define the criteria for the contest categories. This initiative will involve the participation of Omani and Arab scholars, experts, artists, and writers from relevant fields. Subsequently, the award details will be made available to participants through the official website.
The Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Arts, and Literature underscores the significance that the Government of the Sultanate of Oman places on cultural development. This annual award alternates its focus each year, honoring Omanis one year and Arabs the next.
The award aims to enhance the intellectual journey and highlight the contributions of Omanis to global civilization throughout history and into the future, as stated by the Diwan of the Royal Court, Chairman of the Board.
During a recent meeting, the minister expressed appreciation to the board members and urged them to intensify their efforts to elevate the award's standards, ensuring it effectively meets its objectives.
The meeting also reviewed the achievements of the award in previous editions, including the competition categories, the list of winners (both Omani and Arab), and the media outreach conducted through various platforms, including print, visual, audio, and digital channels, both locally and internationally.
Additionally, preparations for the 12th edition of the award, scheduled for 2025 and aimed at Arab participants, were discussed. The meeting focused on the three competition areas—Culture, Arts, and Literature—and the topics that will be unveiled on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, during the award ceremony for the 10th edition (for Arabs) and the 11th edition (for Omanis). This ceremony will take place at the Oasis Club, under the patronage of Sayyid Saud Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat.
The board evaluated various visions for the development of the award and examined several of its terms and mechanisms.
In early 2025, the Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science will establish committees to define the criteria for the contest categories. These committees will include Omani and Arab academics, specialists, artists, and writers active in their respective fields. Subsequently, the award will be made available to participants through the official website.
The Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Arts, and Literature underscores the emphasis placed on culture by the Government of the Sultanate of Oman. This annual award alternates its focus each year, honoring Omanis one year and Arabs the next.
The award aims to enhance the intellectual journey and highlight the contributions of Omanis to human civilization throughout history, as well as in contemporary times and the future.
