The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) participated in the first Child and Family Forum, which was held on Monday, December 9, in Muscat.

The event was organized by the Capital Center for International Exhibitions Management in the Sultanate of Oman.

Senior Administrative Affairs Expert at the Family Empowerment Department Ghanem Mohammed Al-Dhiyab, and International Cooperation Development Consultant Mona Ibrahim Al-Malik represented at the forum. 

MSDF’s participation in this forum comes in response to the invitation of the organizing committee, where the character ‘Aseel’ was launched to inspire children to adhere to the customs and traditions that constitute an essential part of the identity and culture of the nation and to preserve the cultural heritage for coming generations.

The Forum also featured an operetta which was presented by a group of children. Various areas were also allocated to develop the child’s skills, such as drawing, coloring, photography, music, poetry, and others.

The forum included six sections such as theatre, a children’s play area, skills area, exhibition showcasing various Omani products such as perfumes, incense, Omani frankincense, Omani sweets, traditional costumes, and other products, an international consumer exhibition, and a heritage village.

The forum aimed to enhance awareness of the concept of childhood, provide an educational and entertaining environment for children, encourage family interaction, spread national cultural values, and raise awareness of children’s rights.

It also benefited children by enhancing their creativity and skills, enabling them to learn through entertainment, social, and communication skills, introducing Omani and international heritage, developing creative thinking and problem-solving, and enhancing national belonging.