Omran opens ‘Walk In’ Creative Art Space

  • Date: 24-Jan-2023
  • Source: Muscat Daily
  • Sector:Tourism
  • Country:Oman
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Omran opens ‘Walk In’ Creative Art Space



Muscat – Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran Group) celebrated the opening of ‘Walk In’ Creative Art Space at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) on Tuesday.

The initiative falls within the framework of the ‘Creatourism’ programme of the group to promote Oman’s rich and diverse art, culture and heritage in its various developments and hotels, as well as giving creative minds ample opportunities to showcase their talent. The art space is a permanent platform that will be used to exhibit works of prominent Omani artists.

The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of H E Sayyid Said bin Sultan al Busaidi, Undersecretary for Culture in the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth.

On occasion, H E Sayyid Said said, “The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth is working towards activating the cultural strategy (2021-2040) by supporting platforms and initiatives that promote Omani art and culture, in particular those that achieve the eight values that underpin our strategy. By supporting these initiatives, we are delivering on the mission of our strategy. This encompasses organising and developing cultural works and creating the appropriate environment to foster creativity to strengthen the country’s cultural identity.”

He added that supporting platforms that celebrate the creative work of Omani