Naila Al-Mamari

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Naila Al Mamari, a talented artist and advocate for fine arts from Oman. Naila earned her Bachelor of Art Education from SQU in 1997, followed by a Master of Art in International Contemporary Art & Design Practice from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, in 2015. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in art and a deep understanding of the contemporary art landscape.

Since 2014, Naila has been the proud owner of the Omani Fine Arts website, which serves as a platform for promoting and showcasing the work of Omani artists. In 2021, she established the Naila Fine Arts Center, further contributing to the development and promotion of the arts in Oman.

Naila's professional journey includes significant contributions to the Omani Society for Fine Arts at the Diwan of the Royal Court. She worked diligently in various positions, starting as the Coordinator of Arts from 1997 to 2001, then assuming the role of Head Office of the Artists from 2001 to 2009. Naila's expertise and dedication led her to become a senior specialist in fine arts, a position she held until her retirement in August 2017.

As an accomplished artist, Naila has participated in numerous exhibitions both locally and abroad. Her artwork has been showcased in prestigious venues such as Dubai, Turkey, Cairo, the Kingdom of Bahrain, Kuwait, Frankfurt in Germany, Morocco, Shanghai in China, Jordan, Syria, Belgium, India, Bangladesh, Geneva, and Belgrade. Her participation in these exhibitions has allowed her to share her artistic vision with diverse audiences and expand her artistic network.

Naila Al Mamari has also held several personal exhibitions that have captivated art enthusiasts since 2008. These exhibitions have provided her with the opportunity to present her unique artistic expressions and explore different themes and techniques.

Throughout her career, Naila has received several prestigious awards for her artistic contributions. She was honored by the first lady, the wife of His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tariq Al Said, the Sultan of Oman, on Omani Women's Day. Additionally, she has been recognized with awards such as the Needs of the Handicapped and Issues Facing Them Exhibition Prize, the Jury Prize in the Youth Exhibition in 1999 and 2004, the Bronze Prize in the 12th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition in 2010, an Appreciation Award in the Fine Arts Festival Muscat, and the third-level Prize in the 19th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition.

Naila Al Mamari's artistic journey is marked by her passion for promoting the arts in Oman and her dedication to creating impactful artwork. Her contributions to the art community, both as an artist and an advocate, continue to inspire and uplift the Omani art scene.