Nizwa varsity launches first literary creativity competition

Observer

a day ago

NIZWA: Nizwa University, represented by its College of Sciences and Arts, has launched the first edition of the 'Creativity Competition' in the field of short stories, targeting students of higher education institutions in the Sultanate of Oman. The competition aims to showcase young literary talents and promote noble human values through the written word.
Through this initiative, the university seeks to encourage students to engage in literary creativity, refine their skills in writing short stories in classical Arabic and support young writers.
Additionally, the competition reinforces literature's role in serving society and strengthening cultural identity, contributing to the development of an educated generation attuned to the issues of their nation.
The organising committee has set November 10 as the deadline for submissions. Participants must be Omani students enrolled in a higher education institution in Oman, and their submitted work must be original, unpublished and not previously entered in any other competition.
Entries must be written in classical Arabic, align with Islamic principles and human values, and each contestant is allowed only one submission.
This initiative is part of Nizwa University's efforts to nurture innovators, researchers, and creative minds by providing a stimulating environment that enhances skills and talents. Through diverse literary, intellectual, and cultural events and competitions, the university aims to promote Arabic culture and inspire youth to express themselves through short stories and other forms of Arabic literature. - ONA