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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

This Is America & The World: In the Sultanate of Oman, Part I, II & III

Please see below for several documentaries on Oman. Each are about 25 minutes in length and are put out by the program, 'This is America & the World,' for public television. 

1) This is America & the World with Dignitaries in Oman about the Royal Opera House Muscat. Part II

ROHM Director,  His Highness Sayyid Kamil bin Fahad al Said is quite well spoken as he describes the how the ROHM will have a role in preserving cultural heritage and developing future art.

SUMMARY

'Host Dennis Wholey visits what is called the Royal Opera House Muscat, which combines traditional design reflecting the region's history and culture and today's state of the art technology. Dennis talks with Project Director Hamid Ghazali, members of the Board of Directors including His Highness Sayyid Kamil bin Fahad al Said and Her Excellency Dr. Rawya Al Busaidi, and Director of Education and Outreach, Dr. Nasser Al Taee.'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YKOuRyL9E0




2) In The Sultanate Of Oman - Part I

The conversation with His Excellency Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs, is particularly interesting. His interview starts at 11:41.

SUMMARY

'In Muscat, Oman, host Dennis Wholey learns about the pillars of Oman's Foreign Policy and the country's historic relationship with the United States. Dennis speaks with His Excellency Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs and Her Excellency Hunaina Al Mughairy, Ambassador of Oman to the United States.'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2jHXdL7qmk



3) This Is America & The World: In The Sultanate of Oman, Part III - Culture In Oman 

Chairman of Muscat Municipality, His Excellency Sultan bin Hamdoon Al Harthy talks about Muscat Festival. His interview starts around 12:15.

SUMMARY

'At the annual Culture Festival in Muscat, host Dennis Wholey explores the traditions, heritage, music, art, culture and history of Oman. Dennis talks with the Chairman of Muscat Municipality, His Excellency Sultan bin Hamdoon Al Harthy and the Adviser to His Majesty the Sultan for Cultural Affairs, His Excellency Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al Rowas.'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZg0m0k4c9Y


















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