Muscat:The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth has declared the winners of the fourth edition of the Tawasul Short Film Award for 2026.

According to Oman News Agency, the first place was awarded to the film "Al Matak" by Salah Bati Al Hadhrami. Second place went to "One Hand That Flies" by Walaa Khalid Al Ghawi, followed by "Chronicles of a Declared Death" by Haitham Sulaiman Al Musalami in third place. Fourth place was secured by "Salem's Cup" by Hazza Salim Al Kalbani, and fifth place went to "Warrraq" by Anas Ahmed Al Zadjali.

The awards ceremony took place today in Muscat, with Basil Ahmed Al Rowas, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for Sports and Youth, presiding over the event. The judging committee was led by writer and filmmaker Abdullah Habib Al Maaini, along with members director Muzna Moosa Al Balushi and Qaisar Salim Al Hinai.

Additionally, the ceremony marked the launch of the Tawasul Short Film Award identity, which integrates Arab identity, technology, and creativity. This new identity narrates the journey of a young idea transforming into a cinematic story, highlighting the convergence of communication and technology in filmmaking.