The Omani Women Association in Duqm Launch a Landscape Art and Jewelry Exhibition

Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohsin Bin Hamad Al Maskary, Wali of Duqm, the Omani Women Association in Duqm in partnership with Duqm Refinery launched an exhibition at Crown Plaza Hotel Duqm showcasing landscape art and jewelry designs made by local women. The exhibition was attended by a number of officials from different governmental and private entities as well as local citizens. The exhibition came about as a result of a series of workshops under the ‘wadha’ initiative held at the Omani Women Association in Duqm which was supported by Duqm Refinery. Landscape art and local handicrafts/ Jewelry design workshops were facilitated by local Omani artists and lasted for a week. It is worth mentioning that all exhibited Items were for sale and revenue generated was allocated to support activities and programs of the Omani Women Association in Duqm. Nas-ha Al Fallahi, General Manager – Corporate Affairs at Duqm Refinery said: “Supporting activities that empower women is part of Duqm Refinery’s core CSR strategy, through these workshops we had the opportunity to engage with talented artists from Muscat and receive their help in facilitating the workshops in Duqm”. She further added: “We recently undertook the refurbishment of the Omani Women Association temporary office as part of our CSR commitment and have followed it up with workshops that nurtures their talents and have now showcased their work at this unique exhibition.” “This initiative comes in line with His Majesty’s directives to support and empower women so they can actively participate in the sustainable development of their communities and the Sultanate. We are grateful for the support extend to us by Duqm Refinery and the Refinery’s CSR initiatives in Duqm are highly appreciated” said Neshella Baroot Al Juniabi, Chairman of the Omani Women Association in Duqm. Duqm Refinery recently delivered a number of CSR initiatives that included an essential IT training program for 200 women from Wilayats of Muhoot, Duqm and Al Jazir in partnership with ITA, delivered “Tahadi programme” for 100 students in Duqm in partnership with Outward Bound Oman, launched innovation camp for 600 students in Al Wusta region in cooperation with Injaz Oman, as well as supported a number of higher education scholarships for local students through the local community development committee.