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Musandam unveils Oman’s largest mural

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 21:21

Khasab – In a spectacular showcase of culture and environmental awareness, Musandam has unveiled the largest mural of its kind in Oman – a massive graffiti work now displayed on a mountain face at the entrance of the governorate. The 70m long and 14m tall mural was created by Omani artist Abdulaziz al Shehhi over […]

Khasab – In a spectacular showcase of culture and environmental awareness, Musandam has unveiled the largest mural of its kind in Oman – a massive graffiti work now displayed on a mountain face at the entrance of the governorate.

The 70m long and 14m tall mural was created by Omani artist Abdulaziz al Shehhi over 40 days. More than 500 cans of spray paint were used to create scenes depicting the rich marine ecosystem that defines Musandam.

The artwork features dolphins, coral reefs, diving scenes and native marine species, turning the rock face into a striking visual landmark.

Sayyid Ibrahim bin Said al Busaidi, Governor of Musandam, praised the initiative, stating, “We are proud of this artwork, which reflects the beauty of Musandam’s marine environment and contributes to enhancing the visual identity of the governorate. We encourage initiatives that utilise art in serving tourism and open doors for the youth of the governorate to innovate and excel.”

In line with its strategy to integrate art into tourism development, the governorate has announced plans for a Graffiti Art Festival as part of its upcoming Musandam Winter events. The festival will bring together local and international artists to transform public spaces into outdoor galleries, using Musandam’s environment and heritage as their canvas.

This initiative complements preparations for Musandam International Diving Festival, scheduled for September. Both festivals – graffiti and diving – form part of a broader vision to position the governorate as a destination where creativity, heritage and environmental awareness converge.

Musandam’s efforts aim to promote sustainable tourism by leveraging cultural expression, offering new experiences to residents and visitors, while preserving the natural landscape as a source of inspiration.

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