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Books – Khalid bin Mohammed Al Balushi / “Photography: Abdul Wahed Al Hamdani” The “Muscat Nights 2026” events bid farewell to their audiences after days full of successful activities, programmes, and entertainment, social, economic, artistic, cultural, sporting and folk arts events, which represented aspects of the Omani and international environments, in a version that blended scenes of development, technologies, heritage authenticity, institutional and societal presence, and a rich diversity that included various aspects. The events witnessed a large turnout from families and visitors from various governorates. The Sultanate of Oman and tourists of various nationalities, and “Muscat Nights” is one of the most prominent entertainment stations held in the Muscat Governorate annually in an atmosphere of fun and diversity of events, which witnessed a large audience turnout from different age groups. “Muscat Nights 2026” presented various activities in different locations, carrying a unique privacy, distributed between the Qurum Natural Park, Al Amerat General Park, the Omani Automobile Association, and Seeb Beach (Al Hadid Wall). And Quriyat State Park, and Wadi Al-Khoud, in addition to commercial complexes. The Muscat Municipality was keen that the events would contribute to the benefit of job-seeking citizens and owners of small and medium enterprises by organizing and operating events, enhancing areas of employment opportunities for individuals and institutions, and expanding the benefit for citizens. The events formed a mixture of diversity and entertainment, through visual effects, fireworks and other innovations in the festival, and the water fountain shows that were held in the Qurum Natural Park were well received by the visitors, as they reflected the harmony between lighting and effects. The “Children’s Rest” as part of the Muscat Nights activities held at the Oman Automobile Association attracted large numbers of children and their families, due to the various educational and entertainment programs it offers, implemented by the staff of the Al-Azhar Scientific Center, in an atmosphere that combines fun and knowledge. The tent included a group of interactive corners designed to develop children’s skills and enhance their scientific and creative curiosity, where the “Little Beekeeper” corner is supervised by Mukhtar Al-Kharusi, and the “Little Beekeeper” corner is supervised by Mukhtar Al-Kharusi. “The Little Engineer” under the supervision of Abdul Rahman Al-Maashani, providing children with a simplified experience to learn about the world of bees and the basics of engineering in an interesting manner based on practical application. The child Musa bin Nusayr Al-Harithi indicated that his visit to the educational village was a unique and enjoyable experience, explaining that he liked the place very much, and that he learned in the bee corner how the bee works and transfers pollen from one flower to another, pointing to the vital role of bees in pollinating plants and propagating trees and roses, and stressed the importance of children learning how a beekeeper deals with hives without harming them. He also learned about the tools used, such as the chimney and the brush, in addition to the method of extracting pure honey. He also referred to the “Little Engineer” corner, explaining that they learned the basics of various types of engineering, from mechanical engineering, which includes disassembling and assembling cars, to structural engineering (plumbing) and installing water taps, all the way to electrical engineering and solar energy. Musa explained that he learned in a practical way to operate electrical devices safely, such as installing and operating lamps and operating fans using flash to simulate solar energy. Musa confirmed that the experience It was educational and interactive at the same time, explaining that each corner contributed to enhancing knowledge and skills in a practical way, noting that the experience was not just a visit, but an opportunity to gain real experience and a deeper understanding of the different sciences and arts, in addition to the fact that the visit influenced him and taught him to appreciate science and practical experience, stressing that he benefited from everything he saw and learned during this trip. As for the laboratory corner, its activities were implemented by Muhammad Al-Obaidani, where the children had the opportunity to engage in simplified scientific experiments that encourage them to discover and think scientifically in a safe way. And fun. The two children, Al-Majd and Shahad Nibal Al-Homani from the Lebanese Republic, indicated that their participation in the laboratory corner was one of the most interactive corners, as they confirmed that practical experiments helped them understand scientific phenomena in a simplified and fun way. They explained that they learned about dry ice and discovered that it differs from regular ice in that it does not contain water and does not melt, but rather remains at very low temperatures. They also saw how it interacts with metals and produces dense steam. They explained that those in charge of the corner are from Al-Azhar Scientific Center. They gave them a simplified overview of the gases present in the atmosphere, where they learned that the air consists mainly of nitrogen and oxygen in addition to a small percentage of other gases such as carbon dioxide, helium and hydrogen, noting that live experiments were carried out to introduce the properties of these gases, including the helium experiment that demonstrated its lightness and ability to lift balloons, the carbon dioxide experiment that showed its density and its use in extinguishing fires, in addition to the extremely cold liquid nitrogen experiment, with an explanation of its uses in medical fields. Preserving and transporting organs. The activities also included the erupting volcano experience that attracted them. The two children explained that the corner contributed to simplifying scientific concepts in an interesting way. Within the framework of enhancing environmental awareness, the “Protectors of the Planet” corner stands out, concerned with recycling and preserving the environment, which is supervised by Mohammed Abdullah Al Bassami, providing interactive activities that introduce children to the importance of sustainability and protecting natural resources. The child, Ghaith bin Nuseir Al Harithi, indicated that his visit to the educational corners was an enjoyable and learning experience, explaining that during it he learned about the importance of Protecting the planet through recycling, and confirmed that he learned how things that we think are useless can be transformed into useful and new things. Ghaith explained that he participated in practical recycling activities, where he recycled plastic and made a plant pot from reused materials, stressing that the activity was fun and useful, and gave him an idea of how to exploit materials instead of throwing them away. Ghaith also indicated that he learned how to make a cardboard frame, explaining the work steps from measuring the frame with a pen and ruler, to removing the light layer, then Coloring it or putting a picture in it, or even using it as a holder for colors or plants, stressing that each step taught him how to transform old things into something beautiful and useful. Ghaith also added: He learned about recycling glass cans and coffee capsules, explaining how it is possible to use adhesive tape and cut a small hole in them to turn them into planting pots, pointing out that the basic idea is to reuse and transform spent materials into new things, and stressed that these activities taught him the value of the environment and preserving the planet, and made him happy because he participated in something practical and useful. At the same time, the Planetarium also received wide attention from visitors, as it was supervised by Nabil Al-Shukaili, owner of the Al-Azhar Scientific Center, who presented simplified educational presentations that took children on a journey into the world of space, planets, and stars. The brothers Wissam, Hossam, and Talib Al-Hinai confirmed their distinctive experience in visiting the Planetarium, the educational corners, and the interactive exhibitions, noting that this trip was an opportunity to learn about the planet Earth and its different worlds, and to expand the understanding of space and the environment. They said: They began their tour. In the planetarium, where they learned about planet Earth and its environmental diversity, from day and night to mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes. They also reviewed the history of the planet since the age of dinosaurs, and understood the role of natural disasters in shaping the current environmental diversity. They added: The show included an advanced simulation system that allowed them to immerse themselves in the depths of the sea and see the biodiversity therein, starting from small creatures through to fish, jellyfish and whales, to feel as if they were actually inside the submarine. They pointed out that the experience extended to space, where they saw millions of stars covering the sky that do not appear due to light pollution, and they met the sun as a group of flaming, burning masses, and they learned about the black hole that attracts stars and galaxies in the universe, as well as the phenomenon of new star formation, stressing All of this made them realize the value of their planet Earth, and feel proud and grateful for living on it. Regarding their personal experience, they described the pillars as beautiful and interactive, even though some of the activities they did not have the opportunity to fully experience, indicating that the trip was a mixture of learning, enjoyment, and discovery, and they confirmed that they came away from it with broader knowledge and a deeper understanding of the world and the universe in which they live. A student stressed that this trip proved to them that planet Earth is a unique and distinct planet, and that the experience they lived in the planetarium was stimulating for interest. The environment in which we live, stressing that he and his brothers enjoyed every moment and benefited from every corner they saw. The artistic activities varied inside the tent, as Zamzam Al-Shamli supervises coloring on wood, in addition to coloring and drawing activities, while Maryam Al-Saqri presents the clay decorating corner, which allows children to express their artistic creativity with their hands. The brothers Ayan and Mikal from the Republic of Pakistan, who came from Dubai to attend the Muscat Nights activities in the Sultanate of Oman, expressed their They were very happy to participate in the “Children’s Rest” activities during Muscat Nights, as they indicated that the experience was full of fun and learning at the same time, and they explained that they visited a number of various corners, including the space corner and scientific experiments, before moving to the clay shaping corner, which they liked the most. The brothers confirmed that the clay corner gave them the opportunity to learn about the basics of making plates and bowls using clay, noting that this experience was their first in this field, and helped them develop their manual skills and enhance their sense of creativity, indicating that All the corners were fun and special, but working with clay left a special impact on them because of the fun and direct interaction it provided. For his part, their father expressed his great admiration for the level of organization and content presented at Muscat Nights, stressing that this was his and his family’s first visit to the event. He explained that Muscat Nights provided an integrated experience that combined entertainment, culture and education, noting that what he saw surpassed many of the winter events he had visited in other countries. He stressed that the event had succeeded in setting a new level for family events in terms of innovation. And the diversity of activities, especially those directed to children, adding that the Omani vision was clearly present in the details of organization and quality of content. He also praised the facilities designated for children and the interactive activities that allow them to learn and enjoy in a safe and stimulating environment. He added: The general atmosphere of the event, the location, and the diversity of events contributed to enhancing the enjoyment of the winter season and the beginning of the new year, stressing that this type of initiative is what families need, and reflects the keenness of those in charge of providing quality experiences that meet the aspirations of society and visitors. Aisha Al-Nabi also adds. An atmosphere of joy through the face-painting corner, which is very popular with children. “Children’s Rest” has a family atmosphere full of liveliness and laughter, as children’s voices mix with scientific experiments, colors and creativity, to form a safe and fun space that combines education and entertainment, and reflects Muscat Nights’ keenness to provide purposeful content that meets the interests of different age groups.
