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