Muscat:The Directorate General of Education in Muscat Governorate celebrated the achievements of student winners in the fifth edition of the 'First Broadcaster' Award. This event, held at the National Museum, saw participation from 283 male and female students from schools in Muscat and A'Dakhiliyah Governorates.
According to Oman News Agency, the ceremony was held under the patronage of Jamal Hassan Al Moosawi, Secretary-General of the National Museum, and was attended by several officials. The event included a visual presentation titled 'Your Voice Is a Talent,' showcasing the award's journey, objectives, and future vision. Attendees also enjoyed live radio presentation demonstrations by the winning students and musical performances by school students.
In the Muscat Governorate, winners in the Grades 1-4 category included Maymouna Khalid Al Hinai in first place, followed by Zahra Majid Al Harthy and Mais Ali Al Ghassani. For Grades 5-10, Hashim bin Saif Al Dhuhli took first place, with Layan Hilal Al Maashari and Bilsan Ali Al Ghasaini following. In the Grades 11-12 category, the top honor went to Mohammed Munir Al Zadjali, with Yumna Ahmed Al Ghamari and Abdulmalik Khalfan Al Hadidi placing second and third, respectively.
In A'Dakhiliyah Governorate, Aseel Badr Al Hinai won the Grades 1-4 category, while Ahmed Said Al Sabari and Adam Mohammed Al Fahdi placed second and third. Hawr Ahmed Al Kindi led the Grades 5-10 category, followed by Zayana Khalid Al Busaidi and Rawan Hamid Al Hinai. Rimas Mohammed Al Hinai secured first place in the Grades 11-12 category, with Riham Said Al Hinai and Noor Younis Al Amri rounding out the top three.
The 'First Broadcaster' Award, which began in 2018, has expanded from its initial focus on Muscat schools to include A'Dakhiliyah Governorate. Plans are underway to extend the program further to the South Al Batinah Governorate to unearth more media talent.