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Royal Opera House Muscat celebrates Omani Women’s Day

18 Oct 2026 Royal Opera House Muscat celebrates Omani Women’s Day By OUR CORRESPONDENT

Muscat – Royal Opera House Muscat hosted a special concert to celebrate Omani Women’s Day on October 17, as part of its 15th anniversary events. The musical evening highlighted the cultural and artistic contributions of Omani women.

Female musicians from the Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Muscat Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Omani Opera Choir performed under the leadership of Ilham Al Toqi. Egyptian artist Marwa Naji joined as guest of honour, accompanied by the musical ensemble led by Maestro Mostafa Helmy.

The first part of the concert featured musical works including Oman Al Riyada, Waltz Al Sultan, and pieces by composer Hamdan Al Shaaili, alongside selections from Fairouz and the Rahbanis. In the second part, Marwa Naji performed classic Arabic songs such as Alf Leila We Leila and Enta Omry, creating a memorable experience for the audience.

This annual event reflects the opera house commitment to enriching the cultural movement in Oman, celebrating musical heritage, and supporting artistic talents.

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