Nominations open for 12th Sultan Qaboos Award
This edition is open to Omanis and all Arabs, with competition categories including Private Cultural Institutions (Culture), Sculpture (Arts), and Autobiography (Literature).
The prestigious award is presented annually and alternates between an Arab edition – open to Omanis and Arabs – and an exclusive Omani edition. It is divided into three main categories – Culture, Arts and Literature – covering a wide range of disciplines.
The Culture category includes fields such as language, history, heritage, philosophy, translation, and intellectual, economic, sociological, and environmental studies. The Arts category encompasses music, visual arts, sculpture, photography, acting, directing, and related disciplines. The Literature category covers poetry, novels, short stories, literary criticism, playwriting, and essays.
The Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science oversees all aspects of the award, including category selection, nomination timelines, jury formation and the final awards ceremony.
Aimed at fostering intellectual and creative excellence, the award promotes scientific development, cultural enrichment, and artistic innovation, while honouring individuals who contribute to human civilisation through knowledge and creativity.
Nominations can be submitted online with each winner receiving the medal, along with a cash prize of RO100,000.
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