Salalah: Represented by Salalah Resilience Hub, Dhofar Governorate on Tuesday organised an exhibition on the occasion of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, observed annually on the 13th of October.
The event, held at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex for Culture and Entertainment in Salalah, saw the participation of representatives of government units, private sector establishments and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs).
The event took the theme "Resilience begins at home: Our steadfastness starts in our homes." It targeted different segments of society and educational institutions in Dhofar Governorate, as well as innovators and parties interested in disaster risk reduction.
The exhibition included a children's corner, cultural and educational competitions and a "Storyteller" show that highlighted inspiring stories and lessons learned from experiences in handling crises.
The event also saw the launch of a special edition of “Murshid” magazine, which is dedicated to raising children’s awareness about the importance of disaster risk reduction, as well as the family's role in ensuring a safe home environment.
The exhibition was held as part of efforts made by the city of Salalah to enhance urban resilience—following the city’s designation as a global resilience hub within the context of the global, cross-stakeholder initiative titled “Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030).
The event embodied the endeavours undertaken by Salalah Resilience Hubto transform national and international strategies into community-based and field-level programmes and practices that contribute to disaster risk reduction.