Oman: A Legacy of Dialogue and Tolerance.

The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) is pleased to invite you to a special lecture:

Oman: A Legacy of Dialogue & Tolerance

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
5:30–8:00 PM

Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center
1100 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036

Join us for an evening exploring the values of dialogue, religious tolerance, mutual understanding, and peaceful coexistence, with a particular focus on Oman’s longstanding commitment to fostering respect and understanding among different faiths and cultures.

About the Speaker

Dr. Timothy J. Gianotti is a distinguished Islamic scholar, theologian, and advocate for interfaith dialogue, with more than 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. He specializes in Islamic theology, philosophy, and religious diversity, with particular expertise in the works of the renowned Muslim scholar Al-Ghazali.

Dr. Gianotti holds a Ph.D. in Islamic Philosophy and Theology from the University of Toronto and served as President of the American Islamic College in Chicago from 2020 to 2026. He has taught at several leading universities in the United States and Canada. His work focuses on promoting religious understanding, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence across faith traditions. In recognition of his contributions to interfaith engagement, he received the Canadian Senate’s 150th Anniversary Medal in 2017.

PROGRAM

Welcome Remarks
Ms. Hiba Abdulkhaliq
Senior Program Officer
Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center

Opening Remarks
Counselor Sabra Al Hooti
Deputy Chief of Mission
Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman

Lecture
Dr. Timothy J. Gianotti
President, American Islamic College

Audience Q&A

Reception to Follow

We hope you will join us for this timely and meaningful conversation.

Dress Code: Business Attire

Kindly RSVP by October 19 at Eventbrite : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oman-a-legacy-of-dialogue-tolerance-tickets-2003153948383 

Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center
1100 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036