Oman to Host Third Edition of European Film Festival

Muscat, 30 Sep 2026 (ONA) — The
European Union Mission and the embassies of EU Member States in the Sultanate
of Oman, in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, Oman
Film Society and International Film Foundation of Oman, announced today that Muscat will host the third edition of the European Film Festival 2026 from 11 to 18 October.

The festival is classified as a
cinematic and cultural event featuring screenings of selected European films,
along with cinematic activities and programs aimed at enhancing communication
and cultural exchange between the Sultanate of Oman and Europe.

The festival aims to introduce
European cinema and its diversity, support talent and filmmakers in the Sultanate
of Oman, and encourage cooperation and creativity in the cinematic field.

The festival will screen 20 films
from Austria, Cyprus, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands,
Romania, and Spain, highlighting the diversity of contemporary European
cinematic creativity.

— Ends/AH