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Webmasters: The diversity of experiences created a wide family presence and stimulated the tourism and economic scene. Written by: Abdulaziz Al-Abri – Photography: Muhammad Saeed Al-Subhi. The Muscat Nights 2026 activities, which were organized by the Muscat Municipality over a period of 31 days, will conclude tomorrow, Saturday, during which it presented an integrated program that combined entertainment, culture, arts, sports, and community activities, and targeted various segments of society and visitors from inside and outside the Sultanate of Oman, across eight main sites in the Muscat Governorate, including Al Qurm Park. Natural Park, Al Amerat Public Park, Wadi Al Khoudh, Wilayat of Quriyat, the Oman Automobile Association, the Royal Opera House, and Seeb Beach, in addition to a number of commercial centers, which allowed a wide variety of modern and innovative experiences and programmes. Event supervisors at some sites indicated to “Oman” that Muscat Nights 2026 formed an attractive space for families and visitors and contributed to stimulating tourism, social and economic activity in the host sites, through the diversity of programs between entertainment Culture, arts, sports and community activities, and succeeded in attracting different age groups and providing integrated experiences that take into account the privacy and identity of each location. This year’s edition of Muscat Nights reflected the ability of events to integrate entertainment, culture and the local economy, as it was not limited to entertainment only, but rather contributed to enhancing social interaction, developing national talent, empowering small and medium enterprises and productive families, and raising the level of environmental and health awareness among visitors, making it an integrated experience that achieves multiple goals at the family, community and economic levels, and confirms Muscat’s leadership in organizing seasonal events. An exemplary contribution to highlighting the natural and cultural components of the Sultanate of Oman and its ancient history. The identity of the place in the Qurum Natural Park. In this context, Dr. Eng. Nasser bin Salem Al-Saadi, Director General of Muscat Municipality in Bawshar and Chairman of the Activities Committee of the Qurum Natural Park, said: The programs presented in the park were consistent with the environmental identity of the place, as the focus was on environmentally friendly activities and awareness events that promote the concepts of sustainability and nature preservation, in addition to open family programs that take into account the environmental privacy of the park without harming it. With its natural components. He explained that these programs contributed to consolidating the concept of the park as an open space that combines entertainment and environmental education, and enhances visitors’ awareness of the importance of natural resources and their role in the quality of life, in line with Muscat Municipality’s directions in supporting sustainable activities and highlighting the environmental dimension in public activities. Drone Operetta He stated that the drone operetta in the Qurum Natural Park was the most prominent feature of the site this year, through an innovative visual display based on light formations of aircraft that presented a national story that embodied the Omani diversity and the unity of the homeland, and reflected the Omani person’s connection to his land and identity under his wise leadership, in a contemporary artistic experience that attracted the public. He pointed out that the display came in a new visual style that was presented for the first time at this level, and contributed to delivering a national message that strengthens The spirit of belonging and highlights the beauty of the Omani identity in a modern way that suits different age groups, and keeps pace with the public’s aspirations towards advanced technical performances. He added that the Buhaira operetta show, which combined lasers, lights, dancing fountains, and regular and water screens, provided a distinctive visual experience through special content for the national occasion, and enabled visitors to live the celebration atmosphere in a different and enjoyable way, and constituted a major attraction for families and visitors throughout the duration of the events. Wide turnout He explained that the Qurum Natural Park received more than during the Muscat Nights period during the Muscat Nights period. 600,000 visitors, the largest percentage of whom were families, approximately 60 to 70 percent, while the rest of the percentages were distributed between young people and the elderly, which reflects the ability of the programs to attract different age groups and achieve its goal as an integrated family entertainment destination. He pointed out that the most popular activities were family events, open areas for hiking, natural trails, and interactive activities for children, in addition to the nightly visual shows, noting that the most prominent visitors’ comments were praising the beauty of the site, the organization of programs, and the quality of the content. The presenter, while registering demands to increase the number of service facilities and family sessions and expand the scope of activities in peak periods to keep pace with the increasing volume of demand. He indicated that future plans are directed towards adding more specialized environmental and educational programs, developing sustainable service facilities, and enhancing the environmental identity of the park through awareness initiatives and community partnerships that contribute to raising visitors’ awareness of the importance of preserving the environment and establishing a culture of responsible use of public facilities. Economic Empowerment in Al Amerat For his part, Engineer Yasser bin Salem Al Ameri, a member of the committee, said Preparatory events for Muscat Nights 2026 and the supervisor of the Al Amerat site: The programs have reshaped their concept from being a seasonal entertainment event to an economic empowerment platform for small and medium enterprises and productive families, by integrating entertainment with clear empowering goals that contribute to providing direct promotional opportunities for the projects in front of a diverse audience of visitors, and supporting the concept of live marketing and direct experience of the products. He explained that the participation of project owners in various sites contributed to raising the volume of sales and enhancing the presence of national products, in addition to providing entrepreneurs with practical experiences in dealing with the public and promotion. For products in an organized competitive environment. A diverse package at the Oman Automobile Association. In turn, Mohammed bin Talib Al Raisi, marketing specialist at the Oman Automobile Association, explained that the association’s participation in Muscat Nights this year was a distinguished and effective presence, forming a platform for introducing motor sports and providing the public with the opportunity to directly interact with the association’s activities and programmes, especially through the Muscat Nights Circus and the Muscat Nights Exhibition. He stated that the association implemented a number of programs that included the first and second round of the Oman International Drift Championship, And the first cage championship in the Sultanate of Oman, and exhibition shows within the Muscat Nights Circus, in addition to an interactive participation and cultural exhibition at the Muscat Nights exhibition, attracting a crowd of thousands of families, youth and motorsport fans. He pointed out that the association presented awareness programs that focused on the concepts of safe driving and adherence to safety procedures inside and outside the rings, and observed a high level of adherence to the technical regulations and approved safety standards without recording significant accidents, which reflects the success of the awareness programs. And the awareness of participants and organizers. He added that the events witnessed a wide participation of national talents, as a large number of Omani drivers participated in drift championships, which reflects the growth of motor sports in the Sultanate of Oman, noting that the association plans in the future to expand the scope of its participation by hosting new championships at a higher organizational level, enhancing awareness programs directed at youth and families, supporting national talents and enabling them to interact with international levels, in addition to developing exhibitions and interactive displays to spread the culture of motor sports and traffic safety more widely. Qurayyat is unique. For his part, Mohammed bin Khalfan Al-Mushrafi, Chairman of the Organizing Committee for Muscat Nights activities in the Wilayat of Quriyat, said that the state presented a unique model within the Muscat Nights system through its own beach and marine programs, which included beach games such as football, volleyball, and tic-ball, in addition to traditional games and marine competitions such as traditional boat racing, the paddle competition, and fishing. He explained that daily statistics showed a public attendance ranging between one thousand and three thousand visitors per day at the beach, and between two thousand and four thousand. Visitors in the celebrations field, while the fireworks displays attracted thousands of followers during the days of their implementation, with more than 15 percent of visitors coming from outside the state recorded during the weekend. He indicated that more than 40 productive families participated in the celebrations field, and the programs contributed to achieving a positive economic impact that was reflected in increasing sales and purchasing power among project owners. He pointed out that the most prominent challenges were the short preparation time and weather conditions in some periods, while the rest of the organizational aspects went well thanks to cooperation with government agencies, explaining that The upcoming editions will witness an increase in the number and diversity of programs to highlight the state’s specificity and enhance its uniqueness within the Muscat Nights system. Sports and beach competitions Hussein bin Saeed Al Ramahi, supervisor of the beach events committee at Muscat Nights 2026, said: The package of tournaments and sports and beach activities contributed to giving a lively character to the general program, and embodied Muscat Nights’ orientation towards promoting a healthy lifestyle and consolidating the culture of community sports. He explained that the diversity of locations for holding tournaments among the beaches The sports centers and open sites contributed to attracting large numbers of participants and followers, and reflected the ability of Muscat Nights to combine entertainment, sports and the heritage dimension, especially through traditional games and beach events in the state of Quriyat. Muscat Nights included a wide range of tournaments, including the Muscat Nights International Open Bowling Championship, the open water swimming championship, the billiards and snooker championship, the chess championship, the three-way basketball championship, and the shooting championship. The traditional, in addition to the horse show, the Fun Run competition, the drone competition, the karate championship, and the Merkad Camel Ardah event, in addition to the beach and traditional games in the state of Quriyat. The diversity of Wadi Al-Khoud activities. Engineer Marwan bin Muhammad Al-Hooti, supervisor of the Muscat Nights activities in Wadi Al-Khoud, said: The site received a large attendance from different age groups, and included social and entertainment programs aimed at stimulating domestic tourism and providing an integrated experience that combines entertainment, entrepreneurship and community participation in An open environment suitable for all family members. He explained that the site included family play areas, live entertainment events, kiosks for small and medium enterprises, and interactive spaces for children and youth, in addition to activities full of movement and excitement such as wall climbing, challenge paths, and exploration experiments within high safety standards and professional organization. Muscat Municipality confirmed that this year’s edition strengthened the position of Muscat Nights as an entertainment, cultural, and economic platform at the same time, with a focus on expanding the scope of community participation, and raising the contribution rates of small and medium enterprises and families. Production compared to last season, within the framework of the municipality’s keenness to enhance seasonal employment, empower Omani cadres, and expand the local economic impact, in addition to preparing all sites technically and providing the public’s needs for basic services in a way that contributes to providing an integrated experience for visitors and ensuring the success of the accompanying programs.
