University o Buraimi Students Visit the Old Market in Harat Hamasa

University o Buraimi Students Visit the Old Market in Harat Hamasa as Part of a Heritage Conservation Project A group of Architecture and Interior Architecture students, accompanied by five faculty members, visited the Old Market in Harat Hamasa, Al Buraimi, as part of their graduation project, "Hamasa Boulevard: Reviving the Old Souq in Hamasa." The visit was organized and supervised by Eng. Sawsan Mohamed from the Architectural Engineering Program, with the participation of Dr. Basma Jbr, Eng. Sanaa Al Sinan, Eng. Mariam Al Naimi, and Eng. Maiya Al Sabri. During the visit, students explored the historical and cultural significance of the market, analyzed the challenges of its conservation, and conducted site documentation, photography, and measured surveys to assess its current condition, especially after the severe weather conditions in April 2024. The visit also included a student competition focusing on heritage preservation and architectural solutions for market restoration, where winners received incentive prizes. This initiative encouraged students to develop innovative ideas for revitalizing the market and integrating its heritage into modern urban development. #uoboman #uob