Gulf Universities Theater Festival Honors Saad Al-Faraj

In recognition of their artistic contributions and their role in enriching the theatrical and dramatic scene in the Gulf region, the Seventh Theater Festival for Universities and Higher Education Institutions in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries honored Kuwaiti artist Saad Al-Faraj and Omani artist Fakhriya Al-Khamsi during the launch of its events in the city of Salalah, Sultanate of Oman. The honors celebrate their decades-long careers and the works that have cemented their presence in the memory of Gulf and Arab audiences.

Dr. Saeed Al-Rubaie, President of the Technical and Applied Sciences University, the organizing body of the festival, stated that the university’s hosting of the festival represents a cultural and youth-oriented initiative that contributes to strengthening bridges of communication among GCC universities and higher education institutions, supporting the university theater movement, and highlighting the talents and creative experiences abundant in the GCC states.

For his part, Dr. Ahmed Al-Shahri, Assistant President of the University in Salalah and Chairman of the festival’s supervisory committee, said that the festival serves as a Gulf platform for discovering and refining young theatrical talents and showcasing the creative energies of students.

The festival features five theatrical performances: “A Poet on the Moon” by Kuwait University; “A Life of Paper” by the Technical and Applied Sciences University in the Sultanate of Oman; “The Manager Is the Manager” by Imam Muhammad bin Saud University; “Back to Back” by King Khalid University; and “The Barber” by King Saud University. Each performance will be followed by a specialized critical session.