SAYYID KHALID
RENEWS SEARCH FOR
'GOLDEN TALENT'
"I was proud of the exceptional standard of talent we have seen through our previous competitions in Oman and Qatar.
I am excited to announce that we will be renewing our search for our next edition.
It has been several years since our last event and I look forward to seeing the outstanding talent that will emerge."
Sayyid Khalid
SAYYID KHALID
RENEWS SEARCH FOR
'GOLDEN TALENT'
"I was proud of the exceptional standard of talent we have seen through our previous competitions in Oman and Qatar. I am excited to announce that we will be renewing our search for our next edition. It has been several years since our last event and I look forward to seeing the outstanding talent that will emerge." Sayyid Khalid
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all talents Encouraged
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FINAL
ultimate 'Golden Talent'
SAYYID KHALID RENEWS SEARCH FOR THE NEXT 'GOLDEN TALENT'
"I was proud of the exceptional standard of talent we have seen through our previous competitions in Oman and Qatar.
I am excited to announce that we will be renewing our search for our next edition.
I look forward to seeing the outstanding talent that will emerge."
SAYYID KHALID
What is your Talent?
Your talent can be anything!
drawing
Painting
Photography
Singing
8 categories Available
Graffiti
Sculpture
Crafts
Poetry
SEE YOURSELF AS THE ULTIMATE TALENT?
Relevance
creativity
imagination
REGISTER NOW!
Online Application
Register online and submit your audition by June 28th 2026
Online Application
Register online and submit your audition by midnight GMT on June 28th 2026
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Online Application
Register online and submit your audition by [date]
Preselection
Preselect favourite contestants
Instagram Knockout
The public vote for their favourite talent on instagram
Qualifiers
Qualifiers announced online
The Finals
Finalists perform live to see who is the 2026 Golden Talent
Qualifiers will be selected by public voting via instagram (70%) and Sayyid Khalid (30%)
Win Big!
OMR 5,000 for the ultimate winner
OMR 3,000
FOR 2ND PLACE
OMR 2,OOO
FOR 3RD PLACE
VOTE & WIN! Be 1 of 8 voters to win 500 OMR in our weekly raffle
Winners to donate 10% of cash prize to charity of their choice
Money raised through SMS voting to be donated – after expenses.
0.500bz per text message
win big!
win big!
USD 20,000
The Ultimate Winner
usd 15,000
Second Place
USD 10,OO0
Third Place
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
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.
win big!
USD 20,000
The Ultimate Winner
usd 15,000
Second Place
USD 10,OOO
Third Place
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
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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frequently asked questions
The competition is open to everyone and we encourage everyone to submit something. There are 8 categories listed above on the website.
A photo or preferably a video of your talent (30 seconds maximum). Please submit your application on this webpage above. Please be sure to include an email address so we can contact you if you are successful.
After the online submission closes all submissions are reviewed personally by Sayyid Khalid. This can be a lengthy process due to the volume of submissions. The top participants selected will be notified via email once this filtering process has been completed.
Yes. The top 10 participants will be invited to showcase their talents at a live evening event.
There are three prizes for first, second and third place.
1st place – USD 20,000
2nd place – USD15,000
3rd place – USD 10,000
VOTE & WIN! Be 1 of 8 voters to win USD $1500 in our weekly raffle