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

According to Federation of Arab News Agencies, the first place was awarded to the film “Al Matak” by Salah Bati Al Hadhrami, while the second place was claimed by “One Hand That Flies” by Walaa Khalid Al Ghawi. The third position went to “Chronicles of a Declared Death” by Haitham Sulaiman Al Musalami.

In addition, fourth place was secured by “Salem’s Cup” by Hazza Salim Al Kalbani, and fifth place was taken by “Warrraq” by Anas Ahmed Al Zadjali. The awards ceremony was held in Muscat under the patronage of Basil Ahmed Al Rowas, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for Sports and Youth.

The judging committee was chaired by writer and filmmaker Abdullah Habib Al Maaini, with members director Muzna Moosa Al Balushi and Qaisar Salim Al Hinai. The ceremony also featured the launch of the Tawasul Short Film Award identity, which emphasizes a blend of Arab identity, technology, and creativity, illustrating the journey of a young idea into a cinematic story.