Omani artist’s work to brand Al Mouj Muscat buggies

Times News Service

MUSCAT: Omani artist Safiya Al Bahlani’s work has now found a new canvas – The Walk Buggies – Al Mouj Muscat’s environmentally-friendly transportation buggies.

The new initiative is part of Al Mouj Muscat’s wider Corporate Social Responsibility plan and will see them choose different local artists to showcase their artwork on The Walk Buggies – a free buggy service operating within The Walk.

Safiya Al Bahlani is the first artist selected to be part of this initiative. Apart from being a well-known artist, Safiya is also a creative designer, inspirational and motivational speaker who is renowned for painting inspirational poetry on canvases to motivate others with her challenging life story. The physically challenged young woman has found her passion and path through art, advocating for people with special needs and inspiring and motivating others to overcome adversity.

Safiya Al Bahlani said, “I am so grateful to have been chosen as the first artist to brand The Walk’s buggies at Al Mouj Muscat with my artwork. This is a unique way to showcase Omani talent for all to enjoy and shows just how passionate Al Mouj Muscat is about promoting Omani culture and sharing it with the community”.

Al Mouj Muscat seeks to strengthen connections to Omani culture for both visitors and residents by sharing a sophisticated representation of Oman in its properties, public spaces and amenities. Having the paintings on the buggies helps create a moving exhibit that shares the artists’ work across The Walk. Located in the heart of Al Mouj Muscat’s master plan, The Walk receives approximately 9,000 visitors per day and an annual footfall of about 3.2 million.