Muscat, The National Museums Committee, in
its new structure, held its first meeting at the Ministry of Heritage and
Culture today in the presence of Salim bin Mohammed al-Mahrouqi,
Undersecretary of Ministry of Heritage and Culture for Heritage Affairs.
Salem al-Mahrooqi highlighted the importance of the efforts of
all concerned parties to enable private museums to enrich their
cultural, educational and tourist role in accordance with the regulations
of these museums and heritage houses. He pointed out that these
regulations are reviewed and evaluated taking into account the latest
developments and the importance of adherence to best professional
practices.
The first meeting of the committee, chaired by Rahma bint
Qasim al-Farsi, Director General of Museums, discussed the topics on
the agenda in order to achieve the tasks and powers of the committee
to ensure communication between museum staff, coordination between
the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and the Omani staff in
museums, the transfer of international concepts, standards and
practices in museum work, in addition to to be keen to develop the
common museum work and take advantage of the exchange of
experiences.
Source: Oman News Agency