Muscat – Under the patronage of H E Mohammed bin Salim bin Said al Toobi, Minister of Environment and Climate Affairs, Bait al Zubair Foundation is sponsoring the opening of the exhibition ‘Oman Nature & Creatures’ Charm’, by photographer (EFIAP’) Dr Hamed bin Mohammed al Gheilani on Monday, January 8 in Bait al Oud in Bait al Zubair.
Dr Gheilani holds a PhD in the marine environment field from the UK (2007), and has been working in the field of environment and biodiversity for more than 26 years. He has conducted a lot of research and many environmental studies on the environment, biodiversity and climatic changes in Oman. He has travelled to different places in Oman, such as beaches, villages and mountains and has taken many photos of most of his visits.
Dr Gheilani received the title of (EFIAP’) from the International Photographic Union, as well as the International Federation of Photography, and the Omani Photography Society. He has a number of participations in local and international competitions and exhibitions.
Through his continuous work in the field of environment, biodiversity and photography, Dr Gheilani tries to document the vast and unique diversity of the environment in the sultanate, with its components and richness, and introduce it to the Omani community and visitors as well as to create an integrated encyclopedia of the natural sites and different kinds of creatures that exist in the sultanate.
The exhibition contains about 50 photos with diversity of angels and shooting styles reflecting the charm of Omani nature. The exhibition will continue until January 25 at Bait al Oud in Bait Zubair.
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