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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...

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...

   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...

  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,...

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...

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...

  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...

   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...

By Mai Al Abria — MUSCAT: March 4 - The Public Authority for Crafts Industry (PACI) observed the 14th Omani Craft Day, marked each year on March 3, following the issuance of the Royal Decree 24/2003...

  MAi AL ABRIA - Stal Gallery proudly presents its second “Screening in the Yard”, an event that aims to generate public interest in contemporary art and film through challenging the general...

By Mai Al Abria — MUSCAT: FEB. 28 - Oman, along with other country members of the International Organisation of Civil Protection, will celebrate the World Day of Civil Defence on March 1. The...

   MAi AL ABRIA - Since she was a child, Nadia Al Rawahi always pictured herself working in an industry where crafting silver pieces is involved. She has always been fond of the khanjar and...

[gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="350490,350489,350488,350487"] Mai al Abri - Stal Gallery & Studio is hosting Janin Walter, a new resident artist from Berlin who joined the gallery on...

  MAI AL ABRIA - The Omani Society of Photography (OSP) launched yesterday the exhibition of new members’ photos and the youth photography contest at the headquarters of Sultan Qaboos Higher...

By Mai Al Abria — With a simple calculation, math teacher Yousuf al Abri, founder of Alstromeria Café in Al Hamra, found that it would be great to stop for a coffee break before climbing the...

One matchmaker, who is well-known in the matrimonial business, says she only handles marriage proposals from those serious about getting married and not dating.   Mai al Abria - Muscat, Feb....

   Mai al Abria - The Omani Society for Fine Arts (OSFA) of the Diwan of Royal Court launched on Monday the personal exhibition for the artist Fahad al Mamari. The exhibition entitled “A Tale...

Mai al abria - MathAlive!, the unique interactive math and science exhibition created by the Raytheon Company was opened at the Children Museum yesterday, February 13. The exhibition, designed to...

By Mai Al Abria — Stal Gallery will host the first solo exhibition of Czech artist Rudolf Burda in the Sultanate. The exhibition is scheduled to open on Wednesday, February 15 under the auspices of...

Mai al Abria - A joint study by the Ministry of Information and Sultan Qaboos University has ranked WhatsApp as the clear favourite among social media users in the Sultanate, with a resounding 86 per...