Local Omani artwork gives Muscat International Airport a fresh loo

Local Omani artwork gives Muscat International Airport a fresh loo

The event was also attended by Samer Al Nabhani, chief commercial Officer of Oman Airports and Aylin Alpay, chief marketing officer of TAV Operation Services. Muscat: Visitors to Muscat International Airport will be greeted by new paintings installed as part of the efforts to give the airport a more vibrant look as also to promote Omani artists. Three paintings by artist Alia Al Farsi have been installed in the Primeclass Lounge and come from her 'Voyager' series. Her main artwork, 'Nations and Tribes', is at the centre of the display area and celebrates the spirit of diversity and connectivity, so peculiar to international airports. The other two paintings, 'Habta 1' and 'Habta 2', shed light on the Eid habta, a traditional marketplace that is part of the heritage of Oman and has been preserved by generations and have been part of practices handed down from parents to their offspring. The 'Voyager' collection also includes a selected range of merchandise from Alia Gallery's gift shop. Visitors to the lounge can also buy hand-painted travel bags and chairs, if they wish to. Speaking on the occasion, Alia Al Farsi, founder of Alia Gallery said: "I am pleased to share my art with