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00:12:20attention also turns to the Emirate of
00:12:23Sharjah, which hosts the 45th
00:12:26edition of the Sharjah International
00:12:30Book Fair with a distinguished
00:12:33cultural participation from the Sultanate of Oman
00:12:35as the guest of honor for this session, and with an attendance that reflects
00:12:39the depth of the Omani cultural heritage and the richness of the cultural
00:12:43and literary scene. It also offers
00:12:46visitors such an opportunity to learn about
00:12:50Oman's history, literature, and arts,
00:12:52and also the creativity of Omani people. To talk
00:12:56more about this participation and the most
00:12:59prominent events and programs, we move now
00:13:04our colleague Fatima bint Juma Al-Hadabi. Welcome,
00:13:08Fatima, and good morning to you with us
00:13:11in the Morning Coffee program, and we will directly
00:13:13learn more about these prominent
00:13:17events and activities present in
00:13:20also the corner of the Sharjah Emirate exhibition.
00:13:24And
00:13:45Yes, Fatima, do you hear me? You are
00:13:49air.
00:13:51Good morning to culture, literature, and thought, Hawra.
00:13:55And dear viewers, good morning to Oman, as it is the guest
00:13:58of honor for this 45th edition of the
00:14:02Sharjah International Book Fair, which came under the slogan "Made of Stories." The Sultanate
00:14:06of Oman has a different story in this edition,
00:14:09telling about its heritage, culture, civilization, and its
00:14:13cultural, artistic, and literary experience.
00:14:16And here, specifically, the chapters of this story are renewed through
00:14:20the cultural program, distributed over 28
00:14:23cultural events, from various governmental
00:14:27and private institutions, which number 25 institutions and
00:14:3017 publishing houses. So, an exceptional atmosphere
00:14:34surrounded by knowledge, and it will continue until
00:14:37the 15th of November, where words cross
00:14:42communication between cultures and civilizations.
00:14:45To talk more about the participation of the Sultanate of Oman in the Sharjah
00:14:49International Book Fair and about the cultural program, let me
00:14:52welcome Professor Khalfan Al-Abri, Director of Book Fairs at the Ministry
00:14:55of Culture, Sports, and Youth. Professor Khalfan,
00:14:59welcome. Good morning. Welcome here from the pavilion
00:15:03of the Sultanate of Oman at the Sharjah
00:15:06International Book Fair, where we are guests of honor for this session, God willing. Welcome,
00:15:09Professor. Let us begin by talking about what
00:15:13the Sultanate of Oman brings to the Sharjah International
00:15:16Book Fair, and how this Omani pavilion
00:15:20reflects the distinguished cultural presence.
00:15:23Of course, the Omani pavilion here at the Sharjah International Book Fair takes us on
00:15:27a historical, cultural,
00:15:29and diverse cultural journey, with what this pavilion contains of
00:15:32cultural and historical
00:15:36elements of multiple aspects. Many government institutions
00:15:39and civil society organizations and Omani publishing houses.
00:15:42We have, of course, considered all aspects in terms of design,
00:15:45in terms of cultural activities, and also
00:15:48the elements present here in this corner
00:15:51specifically. Indeed, we notice this great
00:15:55turnout and interest from visitors to learn about these elements. The first thing
00:15:59that greets the pavilion is a collection of rare Omani
00:16:03manuscripts. Then it takes us on a journey to the historical
00:16:06Omani figures who contributed to the making
00:16:10of many cultural and civilizational fields at the Arab
00:16:13and international levels. There is a highlighting of Omani
00:16:17cultural elements registered in the World List of Intangible Cultural
00:16:20Heritage. There are also
00:16:23highlights of the bilateral relations between
00:16:26the UAE and the Sultanate of Oman concerning maritime
00:16:30and historical aspects. In addition, there is a special corner
00:16:34for Arabic calligraphy, Omani costumes,
00:16:37as well as photography. Oman, people, land,
00:16:40civilization, and culture are present here. Customs and traditions through the Omani
00:16:44Majlis, enjoying coffee, dates, and Omani
00:16:48halwa, which is also made daily here at the festival grounds,
00:16:52and visitors taste it daily
00:16:55and hot. Also, there are, of course, Omani publications,
00:16:58Omani intellectual production, which we have also taken care to highlight
00:17:02significantly through the participation of approximately 27
00:17:06libraries and publishing houses. Government institutions are here to, of course,
00:17:09highlight this Omani intellectual production
00:17:12in general, in order to also provide
00:17:16these intellectual sources for various researchers, interested individuals, and visitors
00:17:19to this exhibition. Very nice. Okay, Professor Khalfan,
00:17:23perhaps the exhibition's slogan, "Made of Stories." What is the story that
00:17:26the Sultanate of Oman came to participate with? Perhaps the visitor to the pavilion
00:17:33maritime history. It is the story of Oman. Oman carries
00:17:37here its maritime history, its diverse history in
00:17:40all fields. No doubt, it is present here,
00:17:44that is, through all of this, it is embodied through all
00:17:47the corners, and also
00:17:50in harmony with the cultural program that was prepared for this
00:17:53participation in all cultural aspects. That is, there are
00:17:57poetry evenings, discussion sessions about Omani history,
00:18:01and even performing arts that harmonize
00:18:05with the theme. For example, yesterday, a theatrical performance
00:18:08was held. Oman, its history and its sails
00:18:12crossing through ancient centuries in this regard. So Oman tells
00:18:15its story here, history, culture, civilization,
00:18:19and literature, and it is diverse in all fields. Very nice. 28 cultural
00:18:22activities, perhaps, and you mentioned
00:18:26this cultural program, but what about the most prominent topics
00:18:29that came in this program?
00:18:33Thank God, of course, we took into account all aspects that we wanted to highlight
00:18:36through this participation. A group of poets, of course, are present
00:18:42popular poetry or classical poetry,
00:18:44of course, with the participation of, meaning a harmony between poets
00:18:48from both the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates. There are
00:18:51specialized discussion sessions, seminars that
00:18:54relate to Oman's history, civilization, culture, and its extension
00:18:59times. This harmony, of course, we also
00:19:03took into account that there will be another program related to
00:19:06Omani cuisine, which
00:19:09traditional dishes over four days, God willing.
00:19:13There are traditional arts that will be presented daily here at the exhibition.
00:19:17A musical band also performs Omani national
00:19:21compositions daily as well. So this movement and this
00:19:25harmony and, that is, approximately 28 events, God willing,
00:19:28will enrich this participation during
00:19:3211 days, God willing. God willing. Professor Khalfan Al-Abri, thank
00:19:36you very much, and all the best to you, God willing. Thank you very much, and we invite
00:19:39all visitors to the Sharjah Exhibition, God
00:19:42willing, to honor us with a visit to the pavilion of the Sultanate. Thank you very much.
00:19:46So, dear viewers, a rich cultural
00:19:49diversity here in the pavilion of the Sultanate of Oman at the Sharjah
00:19:53International Book Fair, where the visions of writers and thinkers intersect
00:19:56through dialogues that explore the dimensions of the Omani experience,
00:20:00its distinctiveness, and the richness of its sources
00:20:04and diverse tributaries. Now, I return to you in the studio.
00:20:08Thank you, colleague Fatima bint Juma Al-Hadabi. So,
00:20:12a cultural presence that opens new horizons
00:20:15for communication and knowledge exchange, and also gives
00:20:19Omani culture a wider space to introduce its
00:20:23cultural heritage and its contemporary innovations,
00:20:26thereby strengthening cultural communication
00:20:29bridges between the Sultanate of Oman and various
00:20:33cultures. Dear viewers, we continue with you in our
00:20:37segments, in our follow-ups, and our discussion
00:20:40spaces, in addition to diverse reports.
00:20:44We were talking about the pavilion of the Sultanate of Oman
00:20:47at the Sharjah Book Fair. In addition,
00:20:52events taking place in the Sultanate of Oman, but my
00:20:55question for Fathiya, since we were talking about the beautiful
00:20:59atmosphere, are you a fan of photography or
00:21:02not? Not really, but I am attracted to the creativity
00:21:06of Omani youth in aerial photography, especially
00:21:09using drones, and I inspire them with their words
00:21:13in this field. Absolutely. And of course,
00:21:16in a little while, we will certainly have one of our guests, but first,
00:21:20dear viewers, unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones,
00:21:24are modern technologies that open wide
00:21:27horizons in various fields, given
00:21:31the innovative
00:21:34in photography, monitoring, and performing many tasks
00:21:37with precision and efficiency. So, how have these technologies,
00:21:41dear viewers, contributed to the development of
00:21:44businesses, and what are their most prominent uses and also
00:21:47their future prospects? All
00:22:13Drones are no longer just a means
00:22:17of aerial photography, but have become modern
00:22:20technology that opens wide horizons in various sectors,
00:22:24including tourism and agriculture, offer in monitoring,
00:22:28documentation,
00:22:31that are difficult to photograph by traditional means. In the tourism
00:22:35sector, drones contribute to highlighting
00:22:38the natural and historical features
00:22:41that the Sultanate of Oman is rich in, through
00:22:45aerial shots that document the beauty of the terrain,
00:22:48beaches, mountains, and tourist attractions,
00:22:52and present an attractive
00:22:55destinations. As for the agricultural sector,
00:22:58its uses go beyond photography
00:23:01to include supporting farm monitoring operations
00:23:05and crop condition monitoring, all the way to using them
00:23:08to spray palm trees with pesticides using precise
00:23:12techniques that help cover agricultural areas and reduce
00:23:16effort and time.
00:23:20These uses are integrated with the role of laboratories
00:23:23in analyzing samples and diagnosing agricultural
00:23:27pests and determining appropriate pesticides and control
00:23:30methods, which enhances the efficiency of agricultural
00:23:34operations and preserves the safety of crops
00:23:37and the environment. These are modern technologies that combine
00:23:40innovation and practical application, and confirm
00:23:44the importance of utilizing technology in developing
00:23:48the tourism and agricultural sectors and enhancing
00:24:11So, the picture speaks from above, dear viewers. Beautiful shots
00:24:17report. All of them were captured
00:24:20by drones. There is no doubt that
00:24:24creativity has no limits when talent meets
00:24:27technology, and when ideas turn into
00:24:30artistic works that bear the imprint of Omani youth
00:24:33and their innovative capabilities. In an
00:24:37excellence, student Ghassan bin Adel
00:24:40Al-Hinai won first place in the award for the best
00:24:44integrated artistic product in the
00:24:47fourth edition of the Drone Photography
00:24:50Hackathon organized by the University of Technology and Applied
00:24:53Sciences in Sur with the participation of students from
00:24:57various branches of the university. We welcome in the Morning Coffee studio
00:25:01our guest Ghassan bin Adel Al-Hinai to learn
00:25:04from him about this experience and this competition and also
00:25:08his creative idea. Good morning to you, Ghassan. Welcome.
00:25:11Good morning, and may God reward you for this beautiful hosting.
00:25:14Thank you. Welcome, Ghassan. Ghassan, first,
00:25:18we congratulate you on this success and this
00:25:21achievement. First, let's talk more
00:25:24and inform the dear viewer about how
00:25:27you participated in the Hackathon competition.
00:25:30How did this participation come about? Well, this participation came about
00:25:34because I am interested in content creation and photography. So this
00:25:37was an opportunity from the university to utilize
00:25:41field. So we wanted to participate, we
00:25:45and the team that won first place. We wanted to participate in this competition, and it
00:25:48was our first participation. It was a beautiful experience. We learned a lot
00:25:52from it. That's great. Very nice.
00:25:55We and the viewers, Ghassan, would like
00:25:58the tools that
00:26:01project. Especially, Hawra, many people, including
00:26:04me, don't know much about photography using
00:26:08drones. I mean, some
00:26:10participants were also flying drones for the first time in this competition.
00:26:14Okay. So, in the competition, there are workshops, and through the workshops, you
00:26:18learn even if it's your first time flying a drone. So the tools we used
00:26:22were drones and artificial intelligence
00:26:25tools and editing. These were three things, without
00:26:29using ground photography, only aerial photography. Aha.
00:26:32Only aerial photography. Okay. Did you choose
00:26:36a specific scene
00:26:39for this drone photography?
00:26:42We thought of an idea so that there would be a story through
00:26:45our photography. We didn't want to just photograph randomly. There had to be a story
00:26:49and a script we wrote.
00:26:51And thank God, we succeeded in telling the story correctly. What was
00:26:55this story and tale
00:26:58that you told, I mean, about aerial photography? Yes.
00:27:03The competition was about the blue economy in the state of Sur.
00:27:07Yes. So we wanted to show the story
00:27:10was that a person or an old man,
00:27:15the role of an old man was a member of our team.
00:27:18Yes. So, more than just photographing, in the competition, you also have
00:27:21to be an actor. So we let him play the role of an old
00:27:26in the profession of shipbuilding and so on all his life. Aha. He wakes
00:27:30up and sees that the state of Sur is developing little by little.
00:27:34Aha. So by using artificial intelligence tools,
00:27:37we showed the development that will happen in the state of Sur in the future, God
00:27:40willing. Yes, beautiful
00:27:44shots, Hawra, we saw a little while ago
00:27:47of the winning story, documented,
00:27:50of course, by drones. You certainly faced
00:27:54challenges, Ghassan, whether in production or
00:27:58photography. What were the most prominent challenges
00:28:01while you were preparing
00:28:05and images from above, which turned out to be much more
00:28:09beautiful? Indeed. One of the biggest challenges we
00:28:12faced was time. I mean, the time was very tight. Within
00:28:15two days, you photograph and attend workshops and try to
00:28:19sleep and try to think. So time was tight, and this is the basis
00:28:23of the competition, so that you can produce a complete artistic
00:28:28So, thank God, we managed to overcome this challenge.
00:28:31Beautiful. And also that we saw
00:28:35a little while ago, this was all drone photography?
00:28:38Only drone. Only even if the photography was at ground
00:28:41level using a drone, you didn't use any other techniques
00:28:46scene? Never. Beautiful.
00:28:50Okay, how did you also pay attention to
00:28:53the field of editing so that you came
00:28:59and also won first place in the Hackathon
00:29:03competition? Of course, we wouldn't have won first
00:29:06place without the cooperation of the team and integrated teamwork.
00:29:09So we divided the roles, and at the same time, after
00:29:13we divided the roles, we cooperated in all the roles. During photography,
00:29:16we were together. During editing, we were together. So we had
00:29:20more than one award, not just first place. We won
00:29:23the award for best artistic production and the award
00:29:28Two awards. Salah Al-Balushi won first place in the award for best artistic
00:29:32production, and the award for best artistic direction was won
00:29:35by Moataz Al-Balushi. So, in artistic
00:29:38editing and knew how to use artificial intelligence
00:29:42tools correctly, given his academic specialization.
00:29:45Yes, certainly. As we know, Ghassan, that
00:29:49drone photography, or unmanned
00:29:52aerial vehicles, requires you to have a permit. You have now
00:29:56entered this field for a competition. Did
00:29:58you obtain the permit in advance, or
00:30:02were there parties that took this step? The parties that took
00:30:06this step, for example, the University of Technology obtained the permit. Yes.
00:30:09Yes, students do not have permits. The university gives
00:30:12permits to photograph in designated
00:30:15and permitted areas. Excellent.
00:30:18Beautiful. Okay, we talked, perhaps, about
00:30:21the challenges that
00:30:24work. But how did these
00:30:27workshops and programs contribute
00:30:30to developing your skills in drone photography?
00:30:34The workshop contributed significantly.
00:30:37For example, there was a drone workshop where you learn
00:30:40many things you didn't know about drones, that a drone is not just a flying
00:30:43tool. A drone is treated like a weapon. You must
00:30:47have a permit, know what is prohibited and what is not prohibited.
00:30:51You must know everything about drones before you fly them, because it's not a simple matter.
00:30:54Aha. And there were artificial intelligence tool workshops where you learn before you start
00:30:58applying. So