SIBF 2026 | Interview with Talal Al Mamari – Oman as Guest of Honour

From Pulse 95 Live 2026-11-13 · 6:07

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📚 Live from the Sharjah International Book Fair 2026 – 45th Edition | Expo Centre Sharjah 🇦🇪✨ Alya Al-Nuaimi sat down with Talal Al Mamari — representative of the Sultanate of Oman's Ministry of Information — live from the Omani pavilion at SIBF 2026, where Oman holds the prestigious position of Guest of Honour at this year's fair. With a pavilion that presents the full picture of a civilization — ancient maritime roots, literary heritage, poetry, arts, and a vibrant modern culture — Oman's presence at SIBF is a celebration of the deep and enduring bonds between two Gulf nations that share far more than a border. --- 👤 WHO IS TALAL AL MAMARI? Talal Al Mamari represents the Sultanate of Oman's Ministry of Information and serves as part of the official delegation at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2026, where Oman is the honoured Guest of Honour nation. His presence at SIBF reflects the commitment of the Omani Ministry of Information to showcasing the full depth of Oman's cultural, literary, and artistic identity on the international stage. --- 🎙️ WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT 📌 OMAN AS GUEST OF HONOUR AT SIBF 2026 Being selected as the Guest of Honour at the Sharjah International Book Fair is one of the most significant cultural distinctions in the Arab world. For Oman, it is an opportunity to share with readers, publishers, and cultural leaders from across the globe a civilization that has shaped the region for thousands of years — through trade, through poetry, through the sea. 📌 A CIVILIZATION BUILT ON THE SEA Oman's relationship with the ocean is ancient, profound, and central to its identity. Talal spoke about Oman's long history as a maritime nation — a seafaring people whose trade routes once connected East Africa, the Indian subcontinent, and the Arab world. That spirit of openness, of connection, and of going out into the world to meet others is woven into Omani culture and literature. 📌 THE SHARED HERITAGE OF OMAN AND THE UAE 💬 *"Our main message is that Oman is not just a country with a rich history and heritage — it's a dynamic civilization with a vibrant culture that continues to contribute to the cultural scene in the region and around the world."* — Talal Al Mamari The cultural, linguistic, and human ties between Oman and the UAE run deep. Talal spoke about how those shared values and traditions bring the two peoples closer — and how SIBF is a living expression of that closeness. 📌 WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE OMANI PAVILION The Omani pavilion at SIBF 2026 features poetry evenings, cultural discussions, artistic presentations, and literary meetings — a programme designed to give visitors a full, living encounter with Omani culture, not just a display of books and artifacts.

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