UTAS Branch in Ibri Bags
International Awards at University Theatre Festival in Tunisia

Tunis, 17 August 2026 (ONA) — The branch
of the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in the Wilayat of
Ibri, Governorate of A’Dhahirah, made a global accomplishment in the field of ‘University
Theatre’, during its participation in the activities of the 20th
edition of the International University Theatre Festival, held in the city of
Monastir in the Republic of Tunisia from 8 to 17 August 2026.

The festival brought together about 350
students and innovators from 15 Arab and foreign countries. It was attended by Dr.
Hilal bin Abdullah Al Sinani, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the
Republic of Tunisia.

The UTAS student theatre group bagged
a number of awards, including first place in the Best Scenography Award contest
and second place in the Best Actor Award contest (through the contributions of student Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al Ghafri), in addition to an ‘Encouragement
Award’ for the Best Play Script (awarded to writer Maram Ali Al Muqbali). The UTAS
also received an award from the Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education and Research.

The Omani Ambassador commended the
participation of Omani students, noting that such a festival offered an opportunity
for their students to exchange experiences and ideas with their counterparts from
different countries.

— Ends/Bishara