Mohammed bin Zayed bin Marhon Al-Habsi is an Omani photographer, director, and human rights defender who has been actively involved in advocating for political reform, freedom of expression, and the rights of peaceful protesters. He participated in the 2011 protests in Oman, which were part of the broader Arab Spring movement, seeking social, economic, and political reforms.

On 16 July 2012, the Court of First Instance in Muscat sentenced Al-Habsi to one year in prison for allegedly “insulting the Sultan,” alongside other human rights defenders. His sentencing is believed to have been influenced by his activities on social media, including Twitter, where he highlighted issues related to governance and reform. In addition to his prison sentence, he was fined 1,000 Omani Rials (around 2,600 dollars). He was released on bail pending the hearing of his appeal.