Mohammed Al Shanfari, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Mohammed Al Shanfari

Date of Birth: 26-Dec-1949

Place of Birth: Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, Oman

Date of Death: 09-Apr-2016

Profession: writer

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Mohammed bin Said bin Salim Al Shanfari (26 December 1949 – 9 April 2016) was an Omani dramatist playwright and director.
It was said of him that “His ideas inspired a generation.” He spent his working life advancing the cause of drama and the theatre.
He received several awards in recognition of his work together with favourable reviews in Arabian media while he was alive, and also after his death.He highlighted the need to hone the skills of Omanis working in drama to encourage the development of new generations of artists capable of taking dramatic art forward throughout Oman.
As a teacher, he conducted practical training courses throughout the country.
He aimed to encourage talented young Omanis to achieve their full potential and to this end his advice and experience were freely available to all who might benefit therefrom. He was the author of many written works on theatre related subjects and of as yet unpublished works of poetry.