The Omani play "Asrar" by the "Biali'a Nabda" group from Oman has won the prestigious Mohamed Sobhi Award for Best Overall Performance at the "Awladna" international forum for arts by people with special needs. The event took place at the Egyptian Opera House. The play tackled several issues related to the lives of people with special needs and conveyed direct messages about their ability to be an active part of society.
The play addressed issues related to the lives of people with special needs and their rights, including the right of women with disabilities to form a family and live a normal life. The play also tackled the issue of hearing impairment through a song written by the group. The play featured people with and without disabilities, reflecting the concept of integration and shared participation in artistic work.
The play's win was met with praise from Oman Ambassador to Cairo Abdullah bin Nasser Al Rahbi. He stated that the play's win confirms that art can convey human messages effectively. Al Rahbi added that "Asrar" presented a model of what people with special needs can offer in terms of creativity when given the opportunity to showcase their talents and abilities.
Ambassador Al Rahbi emphasized that Oman's participation in the "Awladna" forum reflects the country's interest in highlighting the talents of people with disabilities and supporting their presence in the artistic and cultural scene. He also noted that the Omani delegation's presence at the forum highlights the importance of cooperation and communication between Arab countries in supporting the issues of people with special needs.
The Omani playwright and artist Abdullah bin Shaker Al Balushi expressed his joy over the play's win, stating that it represents a significant moment in the group's history and confirms that people with special needs can present distinguished artistic works and reach Arab and international platforms through talent, creativity, and continuous work.
Al Balushi added that the play carried human and social messages related to the rights of people with disabilities to life, participation, and integration. He emphasized that the award represents a motivation for the group to continue working and presenting new performances. Al Balushi also praised the management of the "Awladna" forum, the Egyptian Opera House, and the Egyptian audience for their interest and interaction with the play.
The play "Asrar" was written and supervised by Abdullah Al Balushi, directed by Essa Al Subhi, and featured a cast of Omani actors with and without disabilities. The play's technical and administrative team consisted of a group of Omani artists and technicians. The play's win is considered a significant achievement for the Omani arts scene and highlights the importance of supporting people with special needs in the artistic and cultural field.
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- The Omani play "Asrar" won the Mohamed Sobhi Award for Best Overall Performance at the "Awladna" international forum.
