International Museum Day celebrated in Dhofar

Salalah: The Directorate General of Heritage and Tourism in Dhofar Governorate, in cooperation with the Directorate General of Education in the governorate, celebrated International Museum Day at the Land of Frankincense Museum in Salalah.

The event, held annually on May 18, was organised under the theme "The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities."

The ceremony featured a visual presentation of the projects participating in the "Omani Heritage Through a Future Lens" competition, launched by the Land of Frankincense Museum to showcase innovators in Dhofar’s schools. The competition encouraged the utilisation of heritage using modern technology and artificial intelligence tools to produce visual works that narrate history through innovative methods.

At the conclusion of the event, Moosa Abdullah Al Qassabi, Director General of Culture, Sports, and Youth in Dhofar Governorate, the chief guest, honoured the winning schools. Al Wadi School secured first place, while Ajyal School came second, and Qayrun Hairiti School took third place.