First edition of 'Arts Challenge Initiative' launched in Muscat Governorate
Muscat: The first edition of the "Arts Challenge Initiative" for students in Muscat Governorate schools kicked off on Tuesday at Mazoon College in the Wilayat of A'Seeb.
Organised by the Directorate General of Education in Muscat Governorate, the three-day event aims to nurture young artistic talents.
Safia Saif Al Ghafri, School Activities Supervisor at the Directorate, stated that 240 male and female students from various schools across Muscat are participating.
The participants have been divided into two colleges: Mazoon College for students from grades 4 to 8 and the Scientific Design College for students from grades 9 to 12.
The initiative will conclude next Thursday at the latter venue.
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