Although I am very busy with a new project coming up about Oman, I want to point out some issues that somehow, somewhere took my attention by going through the main English newspapers of Oman. The annual Cancer Awareness Week throughout the Gulf Region on Feb 1-7. This activity started last year as a partnership … Continue reading
Today it is World Cancer Day. In Muscat daily, one can read, that according to the WHO (World Health Organization) in 2030 the cancer rate in the region could be doubled. In the article ‘Cancer’s other impacts’ two specialists talk about the psychological journey of patients, their families, caregivers and the prevailing attitudes in Oman … Continue reading
October is breast cancer awareness month. Also in Oman. Today, in Muscat, for the 11th time, there is the annual cancer walkathon organized by the Oman Cancer Association (OCA). OCA is a patient advocacy group, founded by Hon.Yuthar Al-Rahawy, a fourth time cancer survivor. Breast cancer is the most prevalent in the country, one can … Continue reading
For the second time, artist Ibrahim Gailani, Bait al Zubair Museum and Oman Cancer Association find one another to establish the Art 100X100 exposition. An event that started at the 4th of Februar to mark the anniversary of the annual World Cancer Day and that will take place till the 12th of Februar. As usual … Continue reading
ART 100×100 is a unique charity exhibition presented by Ghaliani Art and sponsored by Bait Al Zubair Foundation and Oman Arab bank. The exhibition unites artists who have been personally moved or affected by cancer, and personal stories and dedications accompany each piece. 100 artworks by 100 artists are exhibited and sold for 100 Rials each and 100% will go to … Continue reading
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