Jebel Sifah Photo Exhibition

A photographic exhibition on Jebel Sifah project, featuring winning as well as selected works of photographers who participated in Muriya's photo contest, was formally opened on May 14th at 7.30 pm at the Omani Society of Fine Arts, under the patronage of Sayyid Sultan bin Hamed Al Busaidi. The exhibition will be open until May 18th (from 8 am to 1pm and 5 to 8 pm).

The exhibition is a part of the photography competition organized by Muriya Tourism Development in collaboration with the Omani Society of Fine Arts last month. The contest, which was announced in early April, was open to all photographers and entries were invited on two themes related to Muriya's project in Jebel Sifah and the natural splendor of the area. 76 photographers participated in the competition.   The opening event also witnessed an awarding ceremony to honor winners of the contest in both categories - Jebel Sifah Project and the natural beauty of Sifah. Theme one was dedicated to capturing Muriya's ongoing project in terms of architecture, waterfront, walkways and other aesthetic elements; and the second was devoted to the landscape and natural beauty of the Sifah village. Expressing his delight at hosting such a novel venture, Adil Taqi, CEO of Muriya, said "The tremendous response to the competition from the photographers in the capital and outside, and the quality of the pictures captured, have been well worth our efforts to showcase the splendor of Jebel Sifah."   The culminating exhibition, he pointed out, is a visual treat for both professionals as well as enthusiasts from the field of photography. It depicts Sifah's natural bounty in various hues and moods and presents a unique look at Muriya's project in the locality.   Congratulating the winners of the contest, Ahmed Al Busaidi, Supervisor of the Photography Club at the Omani Society of Fine Arts, said that, the contest was of top level, with the photographers demonstrating their imagination and creativity in presenting vivid images of Jebel Sifah and Sifah..   Following are the winners of the competition: Theme 1 - first place Abid Ibrahim AlBalushi, second place Hamad Salam AlSulaimi, third place Mohammed Hasen AlAmri and appreciation prizes to Ahmed Mohammed AlTuqi and Salim Hamad AlWardi. Theme 2 - first place Ahmed Abdullah AlShukaili, second place Salim Hamad AlWardi, third place Ahmed Abdullah AlShukaili and appreciation prizes to Khalfan Mohammed AlRuzaiqi and Ahmed Abdullah AlShukaili   First prize winners in both themes received a cash prize of RO 1,000 each, with second and third prize winners getting RO 750 and RO 500, respectively. Winners of the two appreciation prizes received RO 100 each.   Muriya has plans of hosting similar competition and exhibition in Salalah during the Khareef season, for their Salalah Beach Project.