Oman Air recently sponsored a band of Omani artistes to take part in a major regional theatre festival aimed at encouraging budding and established artistes to showcase their talent to a bigger audience.

The airline sponsored the Salalah National Band (SNB) for Theatre for their participation in the tenth edition of Arab Gulf States' Theatre Festival  (AGSTF) held in Kuwait from March 30 to April 9.

SNB has accomplished many achievements through its participation in local, regional also international festivals.

It has taken part in the Silk Route Festival held in Germany as well as the eighth AGSTF in Abu Dhabi, where the Omani artistes won a number of awards. The band was particularly chosen by the Ministry of National Heritage and Culture to represent Oman in the tenth AGSTF.

Oman Air's corporate communications and media (CC&M) stated that Oman Air always believed in nurturing the talents in the fields of learning, sports, academics, and performing arts.

A CC&M statement said: "In today's world, it is crucial to have diverse talents which should be nurtured for a successful sustenance of an individual. Theatre is one such segment whose roots date back to circa sixth century and before, is thriving even today, and is a universally acclaimed performing art form.

“SNB is a much-acclaimed group that has a certain fan following and is known for their creative production values and superior performance. Their play was much appreciated by all at the festival in Kuwait."

CC&M also highlighted that Oman is also actively developing a plan to develop the areas of drama and theatre. – TradeArabia News Service