Information Ministry Concert Marks Opening of New Theatre

Muscat, 25 Feb (ONA) — The Ministry of Information today held
a concert to mark the opening of the “Information Ministry’s Theatre”.

The event was held under the auspices of 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.

— Ends/Bishara/Khalid