{"id":72720,"date":"2026-11-04T04:09:42","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T04:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/?p=72720"},"modified":"2026-11-04T04:09:42","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T04:09:42","slug":"oman-guest-of-honour-sibf-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/2026\/11\/04\/oman-guest-of-honour-sibf-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Oman to showcase cultural and literary heritage as Guest of Honour at SIBF 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div lang=\"en\">\n<p><strong>Cultural and artistic programme featuring 16 sessions and 20 performances<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sharjah, 3 November, 2026<\/p>\n<p>The Sultanate of Oman will showcase its rich cultural and literary heritage as the Guest of Honour at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2026), with a programme that brings together 50 guests, including 41 writers and poets. The agenda will feature 16 cultural discussions, six workshops, 20 musical and folk arts performances, and three cooking sessions.<\/p>\n<p>Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority from November 4 to 15 under the theme \u2018Made of Stories\u2019, the fair will offer visitors insights into Oman&#8217;s history and contemporary contributions to poetry, storytelling, the arts and scientific research. The programme will also include interactive activities for children and young people, musical performances and traditional folk arts.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-72720 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-td_696x385'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-4.jpeg'><img width=\"696\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-4-696x385.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-td_696x385 size-td_696x385\" alt=\"Archive image from a previous edition\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-72666\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-72666'>\n\t\t\t\tArchive image from a previous edition\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>Oman through the ages<\/h2>\n<p>The programme will open on Wednesday, November 4, at 6 pm with an artistic performance titled \u2018Oman Through the Ages\u2019, tracing the country&#8217;s longstanding maritime connections with other civilisations and its history of cultural exchange through seafaring.<\/p>\n<h2>Heritage discussion, children\u2019s workshop<\/h2>\n<p>On November 5, a panel discussion titled \u2018Social Harmony in the Sultanate of Oman: Between Civilisational Heritage and Contemporary Transformations\u2019 will follow, featuring Dr Badr bin Saud Al Dughaishi. On the same day, Abeer bint Khalfan Al Rawahi will lead a children&#8217;s workshop titled \u2018My House Speaks\u2019, where participants will create stories featuring characters inspired by traditional heritage objects.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-72720 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-28.jpeg'><img width=\"601\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-28-601x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\u0628\u062f\u0631 \u0627\u0644\u062f\u063a\u064a\u0634\u064a\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-72692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-28-601x1024.jpeg 601w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-28-176x300.jpeg 176w, 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srcset=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-26-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-26-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-26-696x928.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-26-315x420.jpeg 315w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-26.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-72690'>\n\t\t\t\t\u0639\u0628\u064a\u0631 \u0627\u0644\u0631\u0648\u0627\u062d\u064a\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>Cultural initiatives and poetry<\/h2>\n<p>On Friday, November 6, a panel discussion titled \u2018Community Cultural Initiatives and Centres in Oman: A Community Partnership in Shaping the Cultural Landscape\u2019 will bring together Dr Fatima Al Alyani, Ishraq Al Nahdi, Dr Saleh bin Said Al Hamdani.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-72720 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-td_696x385'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-25.jpeg'><img width=\"696\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-25-696x385.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-td_696x385 size-td_696x385\" alt=\"\u0625\u0634\u0631\u0627\u0642 \u0627\u0644\u0646\u0647\u062f\u064a\u0629\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-72689\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-72689'>\n\t\t\t\t\u0625\u0634\u0631\u0627\u0642 \u0627\u0644\u0646\u0647\u062f\u064a\u0629\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>An evening of classical Arabic poetry will follow, featuring Omani poets Yousuf Al Kamali, Dr Shumaysah al-Nu&#8217;mani, and Hisham Al Saqri, alongside Emirati poets Dr Hassan Al Najjar and Sheikha Al Mutairi.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-72720 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-29.jpeg'><img width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-29-819x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\u064a\u0648\u0633\u0641 \u0627\u0644\u0643\u0645\u0627\u0644\u064a\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-72693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-29-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-29-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-29-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-29-696x870.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-29-336x420.jpeg 336w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-29.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-72693'>\n\t\t\t\t\u064a\u0648\u0633\u0641 \u0627\u0644\u0643\u0645\u0627\u0644\u064a\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-27.jpeg'><img width=\"640\" height=\"961\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-27-682x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\u0634\u0645\u064a\u0633\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0646\u0639\u0645\u0627\u0646\u064a\u0629\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-72691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-27-682x1024.jpeg 682w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-27-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-27-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-27-696x1044.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-27-280x420.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-27.jpeg 853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-72691'>\n\t\t\t\t\u0634\u0645\u064a\u0633\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0646\u0639\u0645\u0627\u0646\u064a\u0629\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>Literary creativity and heritage<\/h2>\n<p>On Saturday, November 7, Oman&#8217;s pavilion will host \u2018From Folktale to Modern Text: A Rewriting Lab\u2019, a workshop led by Dr Wafaa Al Shamsi. Participants will explore ways to reinterpret folktales and heritage material through creative writing.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-72720 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-td_696x385'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-24.jpeg'><img width=\"696\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-24-696x385.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-td_696x385 size-td_696x385\" alt=\"\u0648\u0641\u0627\u0621 \u0627\u0644\u0634\u0627\u0645\u0633\u064a\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-72688\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-72688'>\n\t\t\t\t\u0648\u0641\u0627\u0621 \u0627\u0644\u0634\u0627\u0645\u0633\u064a\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>A discussion titled \u2018Omani Archaeological Sites: The Wonder of the Past and Its Unknown Secrets\u2019 will feature Dr Mohammed bin Ali Al Balushi and Muati bin Salem Al Muati.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-6' class='gallery galleryid-72720 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-td_696x385'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-21.jpeg'><img width=\"696\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-21-696x385.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-td_696x385 size-td_696x385\" alt=\"\u0645\u0639\u0637\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0639\u0637\u064a\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-72685\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-72685'>\n\t\t\t\t\u0645\u0639\u0637\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0639\u0637\u064a\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>The programme will also include \u2018Creatives on the Podium\u2019, bringing together Dr Mohammed Al Yahyai, Zahran Al Qasmi, Hassan Al Matrooshi and Dr. Abdulaziz Al Omairi.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-7' class='gallery galleryid-72720 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-23.jpeg'><img width=\"640\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-23-1024x853.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\u0645\u062d\u0645\u062f \u0627\u0644\u064a\u062d\u064a\u0627\u0626\u064a\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-7-72687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-23-1024x853.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-23-300x250.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-23-768x640.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-23-696x580.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-23-1068x889.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-23-504x420.jpeg 504w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-23.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-7-72687'>\n\t\t\t\t\u0645\u062d\u0645\u062f \u0627\u0644\u064a\u062d\u064a\u0627\u0626\u064a\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-22.jpeg'><img width=\"417\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-22.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\u0632\u0647\u0631\u0627\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0627\u0633\u0645\u064a\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-7-72686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-22.jpeg 417w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-22-239x300.jpeg 239w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-22-334x420.jpeg 334w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-7-72686'>\n\t\t\t\t\u0632\u0647\u0631\u0627\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0627\u0633\u0645\u064a\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-19.jpeg'><img width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-19-819x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\u0639\u0628\u062f\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0632\u064a\u0632 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0645\u064a\u0631\u064a\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-7-72683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-19-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-19-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-19-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-19-696x870.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-19-336x420.jpeg 336w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-19.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-7-72683'>\n\t\t\t\t\u0639\u0628\u062f\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0632\u064a\u0632 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0645\u064a\u0631\u064a\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>Poetry, children&#8217;s books and science<\/h2>\n<p>A discussion titled \u2018Omani Poetry in Its Early Eras\u2019 will bring Dr Ahmed Mohammed Obaid from the UAE on Sunday, November 8.<\/p>\n<p>The programme will continue on Monday, November 9, with \u2018Arab Identity in Illustrated Children&#8217;s Books\u2019, featuring Ibtihaj Al Harthi, Adhari Al Shaithani and Emirati writer and illustrator Maitha Al Khayat. Fawziya Al Fahdi will also lead an interactive workshop titled \u2018A Story in a Bakhsha\u2019.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-8' class='gallery galleryid-72720 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-20.jpeg'><img width=\"640\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-20-768x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\u0627\u0628\u062a\u0647\u0627\u062c \u0627\u0644\u062d\u0627\u0631\u062b\u064a\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-8-72684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-20-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-20-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-20-696x928.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-20-315x420.jpeg 315w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-20.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-8-72684'>\n\t\t\t\t\u0627\u0628\u062a\u0647\u0627\u062c \u0627\u0644\u062d\u0627\u0631\u062b\u064a\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-16.jpeg'><img width=\"640\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-16-897x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\u0639\u0630\u0627\u0631\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0634\u064a\u0630\u0627\u0646\u064a\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-8-72679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-16-897x1024.jpeg 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src=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-18.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\u0641\u0648\u0632\u064a\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0641\u0647\u062f\u064a\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-8-72682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-18.jpeg 587w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-18-253x300.jpeg 253w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-18-354x420.jpeg 354w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-8-72682'>\n\t\t\t\t\u0641\u0648\u0632\u064a\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0641\u0647\u062f\u064a\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Scientific research will be the focus of \u2018Omanis in Knowledge Laboratories\u2019, featuring Professor Mohammed bin Hamdan Al Badi and Professor Abdullah bin Hamad Al Badi, specialists in renewable energy and electrical grid research, alongside Professor Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al Harrasi, a specialist in organic chemistry.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-9' class='gallery galleryid-72720 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-17.jpeg'><img width=\"640\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-17-962x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\u0645\u062d\u0645\u062f \u0628\u0646 \u062d\u0645\u062f\u0627\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0628\u0627\u062f\u064a\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-9-72680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-17-962x1024.jpeg 962w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-17-282x300.jpeg 282w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-17-768x817.jpeg 768w, 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alt=\"\u0639\u0628\u062f\u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647 \u0627\u0644\u0628\u0627\u062f\u064a\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-9-72678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-15-744x1024.jpeg 744w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-15-218x300.jpeg 218w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-15-768x1057.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-15-696x958.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-15-305x420.jpeg 305w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-15.jpeg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-9-72678'>\n\t\t\t\t\u0639\u0628\u062f\u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647 \u0627\u0644\u0628\u0627\u062f\u064a\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon 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https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-14.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-9-72677'>\n\t\t\t\t\u0623\u062d\u0645\u062f \u0627\u0644\u062d\u0631\u0627\u0635\u064a\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>Storytelling and visual arts<\/h2>\n<p>A discussion titled \u2018Contemporary Omani Short Fiction: Narrative Transformations and Questions of Renewal\u2019 will bring together Dr Mahmoud Al Rahbi, Yahya Salam Al Mundhiri and Laila Abdullah on Tuesday, November 10.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-10' class='gallery galleryid-72720 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-13.jpeg'><img width=\"640\" height=\"830\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-13-790x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\u0645\u062d\u0645\u0648\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0631\u062d\u0628\u064a\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-10-72675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-13-790x1024.jpeg 790w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-13-232x300.jpeg 232w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-13-768x995.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-13-696x902.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-13-324x420.jpeg 324w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-13.jpeg 988w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-10-72675'>\n\t\t\t\t\u0645\u062d\u0645\u0648\u062f 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srcset=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-11-697x1024.jpeg 697w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-11-204x300.jpeg 204w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-11-768x1129.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-11-696x1023.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-11-286x420.jpeg 286w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-11.jpeg 871w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-10-72673'>\n\t\t\t\t\u0644\u064a\u0644\u0649 \u0628\u0646\u062a \u0639\u0628\u062f\u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647 \u0627\u0644\u0628\u0644\u0648\u0634\u064a\u0629\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Maryam bint Ali Al Qamshui will also lead a children&#8217;s workshop titled \u2018The Colour Compass of Oman&#8217;s Seasons\u2019, introducing participants to one of Oman&#8217;s distinctive seasons, Al Qayz, Al Khareef, Al Sarb or Al Ward, and exploring its connections to identity and the environment.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-11' class='gallery galleryid-72720 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-td_696x385'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-10.jpeg'><img width=\"696\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-10-696x385.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-td_696x385 size-td_696x385\" alt=\"\u0645\u0631\u064a\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0645\u0634\u0648\u0639\u064a\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-11-72672\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-11-72672'>\n\t\t\t\t\u0645\u0631\u064a\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0645\u0634\u0648\u0639\u064a\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>The following day, Wednesday, November 11, writer and storyteller Ahmed bin Nasser Al Rashdi will lead a workshop titled \u2018Join Us on the Magic Carpet of Imagination\u2019.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-12' class='gallery galleryid-72720 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-td_696x385'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-9.jpeg'><img width=\"682\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/af3-9-9-682x385.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-td_696x385 size-td_696x385\" alt=\"\u0623\u062d\u0645\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0631\u0627\u0634\u062f\u064a\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-12-72671\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-12-72671'>\n\t\t\t\t\u0623\u062d\u0645\u062f 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