Oman’s Information Ministry opens new theatre with grand concert

Muscat : The event was held under the auspices of His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al Harrasi, Minister of Information, and attended by senior government officials, members of the State Council, media persons, performers and culture specialists and enthusiasts.

Performances staged by the Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra (ROSO) and the Royal Guard of Oman’s inspirational chanting troupe reflected the deep-rooted beauties of the Omani national folk heritage presented in a magnificent blend of musical pieces and Arabic songs.

During the musical performance, the Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra and the chanting troupes shone on the stage of the Ministry of Information. Their motions were in harmony with musical instruments.
A 3D hologram operetta themed ‘Omani Media—back to the Roots’ featured the basic concepts of Omani media and its connection to Omani heritage, knowledge exchange and the progression of media methods in the Sultanate of Oman since 1970, right from the stages of print publications, to radio and television to the age of digital media.

Another visual display featured the efforts of the Ministry of Information in upholding the values and principles of the Sultanate of Oman. It showcased the ministry’s national, humanitarian and awareness message and its march of disseminating information and knowledge. The display reflected the potential of trained media and technical personnel groomed by the ministry and equipped with the latest technologies enabling them to perform their national duty. It also exhibited indicators about the year 2024 accomplishments of different media outlets affiliated with the Ministry.

The Ministry of Information’s Theatre, a 560-sqm facility equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, can accommodate 500 guests.

Information Ministry’s Theatre seeks to support arts and innovation and highlight the role of the media in conveying culture and intellectual thinking in a modern technical manner.

The ‘Information Ministry Theatre’, designed to become a hub for artistic and theatrical events, is envisaged to enhance cultural and media movement in the Sultanate of Oman.