Oman to to take part in London Design Biennale for first time

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Omani architect Haitham Al-Bousafi will showcase a work titled ‘Memory Network’ at the event in June. (ONA)
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  • Omani architect Haitham Al-Bousafi will showcase a work titled ‘Memory Network’ at the event in June

LONDON: Oman will participate in the London Design Biennale, one of the most prestigious events of its kind in the world, for the first time this year.

Omani architect Haitham Al-Bousafi will showcase a work titled “Memory Network” at event venue Somerset House in central London, overlooking the River Thames, the Oman News Agency reported.

The country is participating at the biennale as part of its efforts to showcase Omani culture and heritage on a global stage as part of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth initiatives, officials said.

Oman’s cultural strategy for 2021-2040 aims to foster innovation and cultural diversity through the promotion of the arts and design as pathways to sustainable development and creative communication, the news agency added.

The 5th London Design Biennale will run from June 5 to 29.