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| birth_name = Sanaa bint Nasib bin Aman Bait bin Haib
| birth_name = Sanaa bint Nasib Aman Haib
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| birth_place = [[Salalah]], Oman
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| alma_mater = Scientific College of Design
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| spouse = Arfah bin Frijoon Bait Sameer
| children = 4
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”’Sanaa bint Nasib Aman Al-Haib”’ ({{langx|ar|سناء بنت نصيب ال حيب}}) is an Omani artist.
== Biography ==
”’Sanaa bint Nasib bin Aman Al-Haib”’ ({{Langx|ar|سناء بنت نصيب بن أمان ال حيب}}; born 20 April 1979) is an Omani [[fine art]] artist and [[designer]], born in [[Salalah]], [[Dhofar Governorate]], [[Oman]].<ref name=”:0″>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-29 |title=Inspired by Omani women, jewellery and handicrafts |url=https://www.omanobserver.om/article/6713/Features/inspired-by-omani-women-jewellery-and-handicrafts |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929030353/https://www.omanobserver.om/article/6713/Features/inspired-by-omani-women-jewellery-and-handicrafts |archive-date=29 September 2022 |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=[[Oman Observer]]}}</ref><ref name=”:1″>{{Cite web |last=Al-Haib |first=Sanaa |date=2020-11-21 |title=Omani Artist Sanaa Al-Haib In Her Own Words |url=https://omanmagazine.com/2020/11/omani-artist-sanaa-al-haib-in-her-own-words/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=[[Oman Magazine]] |language=en-US}}</ref> She is recognized for her work blending traditional Omani heritage and culture with contemporary artistic styles, earning her prominence both regionally and internationally. In 2018, she was selected to represent [[Arab women]] globally at the [[European Parliament]] in [[Belgium]].<ref name=”:0″ />
Sanaa bint Nasib Aman Al-Haib<ref name=”observer”>{{cite news |last1=Chakraborty |first1=Titash |title=Inspired by Omani women, jewellery and handicrafts |url=https://www.omanobserver.om/article/6713/Features/inspired-by-omani-women-jewellery-and-handicrafts |access-date=13 September 2025 |work=[[Oman Daily Observer]] |date=12 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929030353/https://www.omanobserver.om/article/6713/Features/inspired-by-omani-women-jewellery-and-handicrafts |archive-date=29 September 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> is from [[Muscat]], Oman. She has four children. She studied at the Scientific College of Design, Oman. Since 1999, she has been part of the [[Omani Society of Fine Arts]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Sanaa Al-Haib |url=https://www.vogue.com/photovogue/photographers/286792 |website=[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]] |access-date=13 September 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250913073511/https://www.vogue.com/photovogue/photographers/286792 |archive-date=13 September 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref>
Her first art exhibition was held in [[Brussels]], Belgium, at the Omani embassy in 2017. It coincided with the [[National Day of Oman]]. The same year, she hosted an exhibition for Omani culture at the [[European parliament]]. Her art often showcases or is inspired by Omani women.<ref name=”observer” />
== Early life and education ==
Al-Haib completed her primary and secondary education in schools across [[Oman]]. She later earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours from the Scientific College of Design in [[Muscat]], Oman.<ref name=”:0″ />
== Career ==
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Al-Haib began her artistic career as a [[fine art]] artist, focusing on themes inspired by Omani culture, nature, and the beauty of [[Arabic calligraphy]]. Her artworks often incorporate colors and designs that reflect the landscapes and heritage of Oman.
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Since 1999, she has been a member of the Omani Society for Fine Arts. Her first solo exhibition coincided with Oman’s 47th National Day celebrations at the Embassy of Oman in [[Brussels]], [[Belgium]].
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In 2017, Al-Haib participated in Omani Cultural Heritage Day at the [[European Parliament]] on November 7, where she received a Certificate of Appreciation. She also showcased her work at the International Women’s Day celebration on March 8, 2018, in [[Brussels]], where she represented [[Arab women]] through her [[art]].<ref name=”:0″ /><ref name=”:1″ /><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Sanaa Al-Haib {{!}} Portfolio {{!}} PhotoVogue |url=https://www.vogue.com/photovogue/photographers/286792 |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=[[Vogue]] |publisher=[[Condé Nast]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2022, Al-Haib was featured in [[Vogue (magazine)|”Vogue”]], which highlighted her artwork and the influence of Omani culture on her creative expression, particularly through her piece titled (LAND OF PARADISE SALALAH).<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Gallery {{!}} PhotoVogue |url=https://www.vogue.com/photovogue/photographers/286792/gallery#3756724 |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=[[Vogue]] |publisher=[[Condé Nast]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
Al-Haib’s [[painting]] “[[Pride of the Nation]]” depicts Sultan [[Haitham bin Tariq]] and [[Sayyid|Sayyida]] [[Ahad bint Abdullah]]. The artwork is notable for being the first to portray both figures together. It was exhibited at the Nafais Fi Hob Al-Watan (Treasures in Love of the Nation) exhibition, organized by the Omani Society for Fine Arts on December 26, 2023, where it received widespread acclaim from both the audience and art critics.<ref name=”:2″>{{Cite web |last=البلوشية |first=شذى |date=2023-12-27 |title=افتتاح معرض «نفائس في حب الوطن» |trans-title=Opening of the exhibition “Treasures in the Love of the Homeland” |url=https://www.omandaily.om/%D8%AB%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%A9/na/%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%AA%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%AD-%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%B6-%D9%86%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%B3-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%AD%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B7%D9%86 |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=Oman Daily |language=ar}}</ref>[[File:The Pride of the Nation Portrait by Omani artist Sanaa Al-Haib.jpg|thumb|432x432px|”’Pride of the Nation”’ by Sanaa Al-Haib, depicting Sultan [[Haitham bin Tariq]] and Sayyida [[Ahad bint Abdullah]]. ]]
== Marriage and children =
Al-Haib is married to [[Arfah bin Frijoon Bait Sameer]], a former [[Minister Plenipotentiary]] in [[Foreign Ministry (Oman)|Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2014-01-21 |title=سفير السلطنة ببلجيكا يقدم نسخة من أوراق اعتماده |trans-title=The Sultanate’s Ambassador to Belgium presents a copy of his credentials |url=https://alwatan.om/details/3198 |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=الوطن |language=ar}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2017-10-07 |title=بحث تعزيز الشراكة والعلاقات الثنائية بين السلطنة وبلجيكا |trans-title=Discussing strengthening partnership and bilateral relations between the Sultanate and Belgium |url=https://www.omandaily.om/%D8%A2%D8%AE%D8%B1%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1/%D8%A8%D8%AD%D8%AB-%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%B2-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%83%D8%A9-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AB%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9 |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=Oman Daily |language=ar}}</ref> They have four children.
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Sanaa bint Nasib Aman Al-Haib (Arabic: سناء بنت نصيب ال حيب) is an Omani artist.
Sanaa bint Nasib Aman Al-Haib[1] is from Muscat, Oman. She has four children. She studied at the Scientific College of Design, Oman. Since 1999, she has been part of the Omani Society of Fine Arts.[2]
Her first art exhibition was held in Brussels, Belgium, at the Omani embassy in 2017. It coincided with the National Day of Oman. The same year, she hosted an exhibition for Omani culture at the European parliament. Her art often showcases or is inspired by Omani women.[1]




