Events at SQCC

The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) regularly cosponsors events with other institutions around Washington, D.C. and across the U.S. SQCC participates in festivals and workshops with other organizations in order to fulfill its mission of educating Americans about Omani culture and supporting cross-cultural exchange between the US and Oman.

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Events

These events range from our SQCC annual conference, held in partnership with a different university each year, to multicultural festivals and events hosted by organizations like the Smithsonian's Freer and Sackler Galleries (Washington, D.C.), Arab Festival Orlando (Orlando, FL) and the Children's Museum of Manhattan (New York City, NY). SQCC also annually holds a booth at the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) annual conference, where SQCC promotes its Indian Ocean in World History website, a free classroom resource, to K-12 educators.

Past Events

Omani Treasures: A Modern Handicraft Exhibition

Jan 23 &24 from 10am- 5pm This exhibition comes as a platform to showcase and honor Oman’s diverse and rich cultural heritage in handicrafts. This exhibition is meant to inspire the visiting public with new avenues of cultural exchange and enhance interaction and communication between Omani creators and the public. Jan 23 &24 from 10am-…

CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS January 13 & 15 2024

Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center is closed on Friday, January 12, 2024, in observance of Accession Day 2024. SQCC will also close on Monday January 15, 2024 in observance of MLK jr Day. SQCC will reopen with normal hours on January 16, 2024.

SQCC in 2023 – Newsletter

As we usher in the new year, we take a moment to reflect on the milestones we’ve achieved together and the remarkable journey that lies ahead. Please click here to read SQCC in 2023!  Your unwavering support has been the cornerstone of our success, and for that, we extend our deepest gratitude. In the spirit…

SALAM Application is Open!

The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Summer Arabic Language and Media (SALAM) program in the Sultanate of Oman. SALAM is a fully-funded intensive Arabic language scholarship program. SALAM 2024 will be held at the Sultan Qaboos Institute for Teaching Arabic Language to Non-native Speakers in Manah, Oman. Visit…

SQCC Hosts 22 Interns from the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

On 21 June SQCC hosted interns from various U.S. States who are interning at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations (NCUSAR) in Washington, DC. Mr. Salim Al Wardi, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman, gave a presentation on Oman’s Foreign Policy, its multilateral relations with other countries, Oman-U.S. relations,…

Boy Scout Visit to SQCC

On August 18, 2023, a Boy Scouts of America troop from North Virginia visited the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center to learn about Oman’s traditions, history, and future plans to continue modernization. The group started their visit in the Center’s library, where they learned about the wide variety of books and resources SQCC has to offer….

Visit of the Fund for American Studies – Academic Internship Program to SQCC

On Friday 14 July, SQCC received students from the Fund for American Studies – Academic Internship Program. The visit began with a tour at SQCC’s permanent exhibition, where the group were introduced to Oman, its traditions, culture, and history including: traditional Omani attire and handicrafts, pottery, basketry, and silver artwork. Visitors also learned about the…

SQCC hosted students from Johns Hopkins SAIS & MENA Club

On Thursday 14 September, SQCC received students from Johns Hopkins SAIS & MENA Club. The visit began with a tour at SQCC’s permanent exhibition, where the group were introduced to Oman, its traditions, culture, and history including: traditional Omani attire and handicrafts, pottery, basketry, and silver artwork. Visitors also learned about the historical importance of…

SQCC received Students from Lorien Wood Elementary School in Vienna, VA

On Thursday 12 October, SQCC received twenty three students, both fourth and fifth graders as well as three teachers from Lorien Wood Elementary School in VA. The visit began with a tour at SQCC’s permanent exhibition, where the group were introduced to Oman, its traditions, culture, and history including: traditional Omani attire and handicrafts, pottery,…

SQCC Hosts Students from Episcopal High School

On Wednesday 11 October and Monday 16 October, SQCC hosted students from Episcopal High School. During their visit, the students explored the SQCC library in which they were exposed to Omani literature as well as cultural imagery. Students had a tour at SQCC’s permanent exhibition, where the group were introduced to Oman, its traditions, culture,…