Today on 27 March 2021, Saturday, the Embassy of Nepal in Muscat organized a webinar on the
theme " Nepal- Oman Literature & Nature: Posthumous Recognition to Late Mr. Mohamed Al
Harthi, The Eternal Traveler’’ in order to pay tribute to Late Mr. Mohamed Al Harthi and also
provide a common platform to Nepali and Omani literary persons and nature lovers. Besides his
several literary works, late Mr. Al Harthi has written a travelogue in Arabic language describing
touristic places surrounding Kathmandu Valley. Welcoming all the guests Mr. Somesh Thapa,
Second Secretary at the embassy and moderator of the program gave a brief introduction of the
participants.
H.E. Sarmila Parajuli Dhakal, Ambassador of Nepal to Oman, at her opening remarks highlighted
the importance of literature and also explained about the interrelationship between nature and
literature. H.E. Sarmila Parajuli Dhakal presented A Letter of Honor as a posthumous recognition
to Late Mr. Mohamed AI Harthi being received by his daughter Ms. Ibtihaj Al-Harthi. Also, H.E.
Dhakal virtually launched the website dedicated to Late Mr. Mohamed Al Harthi. Guest of
Honour of the program Ms. Azhar Al Harthi, director of Oman Cultural Club gave a brief
information about Late Mohammed Al Harthi. Some prominent figures from Nepal and Oman
including Ms. Ibtihaj Al-Harthi , Author and Illustrator of Children’s Book, Dr. Ethan Chorin,
Translator of the book written by Mohammed Al Harthi, Dr. Jokha Al Harthi, winner of Man
Booker International Prize 2019, Ms. Nadhira Al-Harthi, first women summiteer of Mount.
Everest from Oman, Legendary poet Professor Dr. Tulasi Diwas, Adventurist Ms. Baida Al
Zadjali, Ms. Ines Pires, President of International School of Diplomacy and Protocol Group, Dr.
Amira Al Raidan from Ministry of Health of Oman, eminent Nepali poet Mr. Nawaraj Parajuli,
columnist Ms. Laxmi Kothaneth, Educationist and Business Women Ms. Maggie Jeans OBE,
Adventurist Ms. Janey Mcgill, Omani Women of the Year 2019 Dr. Rajyashree Narayankutty,
Mr. Bikal Jha, President of Nepali Social Club put forward their remarks about the role of nature
in literature relating it to promotion of tourism. Speaking at the program Ms. Mansi Agrawal
highlighted the advantages of visiting Nepal with the help of her popular video. Similarly, Mr.
Nawaraj Parajuli shared his experience of literary translation works and also tried to reflect upon
the immortal contribution of late Mr. Al Harthi.
Guest participants appreciated this initiative of Nepal Embassy in Muscat and suggested that
similar efforts of all the Nepalese missions would contribute to promote Nepali art and literature.
Mr. Bimal Dhakal, Husband of H.E. Ambassador, Speaker of NRNA Mr. D. B. Chhetri,
Ambassador Saleh Sulaiman Al Harthi, Social worker Dr. Chitra Narayan, officials from the
Embassy of Nepal in Muscat and various other participants from Nepal and Oman attended the
program.