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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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  • Research Fellowship Application Deadline Extended

    SQCC Research Fellowship Program Application Due Date has been extended to 9 October 2022. For more information please visit https://www.sqcc.org/scholarships/research-fellowship-program/ All Research Fellowship applications must be completed by 11:59 on 9 October 2022.

  • Oman Exhibit at Craft2Wear Show

    National Building Museum 401 F Street Northwest, Washington, DC

    Oman Exhibit at Craft2Wear 20-22 October 2022 National Building Museum The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) at the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman will partner with the Smithsonian Women's Committee for the 2022 Craft2Wear Show. SQCC will also exhibit Omani fashion, jewelry, and perfume from the Sultanate of Oman and other wearable art. You…

  • SQCC Annual Conference 2022

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    Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center 1100 16th St. NW., Washington, DC

    REGISTER using this link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=jjfaurzab&oeidk=a07ejfpo3jq106830b3 SCHEDULE here: SQCC Conference Schedule 2022  

  • Arabic Debate Competition for Non-Native Speakers

    Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center 1100 16th St. NW., Washington, DC

    RSVP here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=jjfaurzab&oeidk=a07ejg8ckd2a857a9f1 Join us on Saturday, 5 November at 1:30 pm for our Second Arabic Debate Competition for Non-Native speakers. Reception to follow.

  • Oman – The Jewel of Arabia: Thirty Days on Foot and by Camel to Arabia Felix

    Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center 1100 16th St. NW., Washington, DC

    |REGISTRATION CLOSED | | Dress Code: Business Attire | Come join us for an unforgettable journey through the stunning landscapes of Oman. Experience the beauty and culture of this ancient land as we travel by foot and camel to Arabia Felix. You will hear from Mark Evans about his projects and capturing stories along the…

  • Omani Women’s Day 2025: Diplomacy, Leadership, and Education

    Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center 1100 16th St. NW., Washington, DC

    |REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN | | Dress Code: Business Attire | | Contact [email protected] for more information| Celebrate Omani Women’s Day with us at the SQCC! Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions on diplomacy, leadership, and education. Let's honor the achievements of Omani women and empower each other to reach new heights. Don't miss this…

  • Discover Oman: Spring Days at SQCC (April 15–17) 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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    Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center 1100 16th St. NW., Washington, DC

    The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) invites you to discover the beauty of spring at a three-day Open House from April 15–17.  Dedicated to fostering cultural understanding between the United States and the Sultanate of Oman, SQCC offers a welcoming space to explore Omani heritage through education, art, and cultural exchange. This special open house…

  • SQCC Open House Featuring Arabic Calligraphy by Mariam Lodin

    Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center 1100 16th St. NW., Washington, DC

    The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) invites you to mark National Arab American Heritage Month with an exploration of one of the Arab world's most revered artistic traditions: Arabic calligraphy. Join us for a special showcase with calligrapher Mariam Lodin, who will guide attendees through the evolution, methodology, and enduring beauty of this centuries-old art…

  • Experience Oman on Passport DC Day Around the World Embassy Tour

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    Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center 1100 16th St. NW., Washington, DC

    SQCC is opening its doors for Passport DC, a day of Omani cuisine, music, traditional attire, and cultural discovery. This year's Passport DC honors 250 years of American independence.' Join us at 1100 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, on Saturday, May 2, 2026.   We look forward to your visit.

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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.