THE
GOLDEN
TALENT

Believe In Yourself

AR

THE
GOLDEN
TALENT

Believe In Yourself

2026

AR

the history

“I was proud of the exceptional standard of talent we seen during our previous competitions in Oman and Qatar. I am excited to announce that we will be renewing our search for our next 'Golden Talent'. It has been several years since our last event and I look forward to seeing the outstanding talent that will emerge."

Founder

Sayyid Khalid bin Hamad Al Busaidi

Are You The Next Golden Talent?

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Are You The Next Golden Talent?

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APPLICATION DEADLINE MIDNIGHT (gmt+4)
31ST OCTOBER 2026

drawing









Sketching + fine art + illustration
cartooning
Singing









Social vocal + Duet + group
Sculpture









Clay + ceramic + wood + stone
3D + recycled art
Poetry









Written poetry + spoken poetry performance poetry
Photography









Portrait + people + nature landscape + creative
Crafts








Textiles + fabric art + paper + beading + jewellery
woodwork + recycled craft
drawing
Singing
Sculpture
Poetry
Photography
Crafts
Graffiti
Graffiti + street art
painting
Water colour + acrylic + oil
creative mixed media
Sport









Individual skills
various









Music + other unique talents
Graffiti
painting
Sport
various

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Submit an image or a 1 minute video
showcasing your talent

The Role of the Artist in Fostering Peace

This theme invites participants to explore how art can inspire peace, unity and human connection. Rather than simply creating something beautiful, artists are encouraged to use creativity as a way to spread understanding, compassion and hope.

Through music, painting, film, photography, literature, or any other form of expression, artists have the ability to bring people together and communicate emotions that words alone cannot express. Art can encourage empathy, celebrate diversity and remind society of the values that connect us all.

This submission should reflect the idea that creativity carries both a social and human responsibility. Artists are not only storytellers but also voices that can inspire positive change and build bridges between individuals and communities.

At its heart, this theme is about using art to imagine and encourage a more peaceful world—one shaped by understanding, respect and shared humanity.

REGISTER NOW

Submit an image or a 1 minute video
showcasing your talent

The Role of the Artist in Fostering Peace

This theme invites participants to explore how art can inspire peace, unity and human connection. Rather than simply creating something beautiful, artists are encouraged to use creativity as a way to spread understanding, compassion and hope.

Through music, painting, film, photography, literature, or any other form of expression, artists have the ability to bring people together and communicate emotions that words alone cannot express. Art can encourage empathy, celebrate diversity and remind society of the values that connect us all.

This submission should reflect the idea that creativity carries both a social and human responsibility. Artists are not only storytellers but also voices that can inspire positive change and build bridges between individuals and communities.

At its heart, this theme is about using art to imagine and encourage a more peaceful world—one shaped by understanding, respect and shared humanity.

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PRIZES

uSD 10,000

First Prize

uSD 8,000

Second Prize

uSD 6,000

Third Prize

USD 4,000

Fourth Prize

USD 2,000

Fifth Prize

PRIZES

uSD 10,000

First
Prize

uSD 8,000

Second
Prize

uSD 6,000

Third
Prize

USD 4,000

Fourth
Prize

USD 2,000

Fifth
Prize

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The competition is open to everyone and we encourage everyone with a talent to participate. However, there is no category for cooking or baking. 

Preferably a one minute video showing your talent or an image. No AI submission will not be accepted. Submissions must be genuine and original. 

We will contact you via email once Sayyid Khalid has reviewed and filtered all the submissions.

If you don’t submit a talent you can still be involved. Vote for your favourite competitor and enter a draw to win a cash prizes. 

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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The competition is open to everyone and we encourage everyone with a talent to participate. However, there is no category for cooking or baking. 

Preferably a one minute video showing your talent or an image. AI submission will not be accepted. Submission must be genuine and original. 

We will contact you via email once Sayyid Khalid has reviewed and filtered all the submissions.

If you don’t submit a talent you can still be involved. Vote for your favourite competitor and enter a draw for a chance to win cash prizes. 

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