A unique concept for the first time in the Sultanate of Oman that showcases 40 life-size Oryxes made of fiberglass that have been painted by various Omani and expatriate artists, ‘The Oryx Caravan', was officially opened by Maqbool bin Ali Sultan, Minister of Commerce and Industry, at the Ministries District in Al Khuwair yesterday. The event organised by OmanIndia Fertilizer Company (Omifco) on the occasion of the 40th National Day, was attended by ministers, under-secretaries and ambassadors, in addition to members of the Majlis Al-Shura, Majlis Addawla and heads of a few companies operating in the Sultanate. After the inaugural ceremony, the minister went around the exhibition and heard the interpretation of each of the Oryx by the artists who had created them, according to a report published today by Oman Daily Observer. Expressing his admiration for what the artists have created, Maqbool said the artists have come together to portray works of overpowering beauty. He was also full of appreciation for the concept of the “The Oryx Caravan” that celebrates the National Day. The minister also watched the documentary that presented the details of the entire project.
