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SUMMARY:Oman: A Legacy of Dialogue and Tolerance Highlighting the Muscat Plan of Action
DESCRIPTION:The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) is pleased to invite you to a special lecture:\n\n \nOman: A Legacy of Dialogue and Tolerance Highlighting the Muscat Plan of Action\n \nDate: Wednesday\, October 21\, 2026\nTime: 5:30–8:00 PM\nVenue: Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center\n1100 16th Street NW\, Washington\, DC 20036\n\nDress Code: Business Attire\n\n\n \nJoin 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.\n \nThe program will also highlight the Muscat Plan of Action\, launched at the United Nations in New York on June 11\, 2026. Developed through collaboration between the Sultanate of Oman\, the United Nations\, and international partners\, the initiative seeks to address hate speech and promote peaceful coexistence by strengthening the role of religious\, and traditional values. The initiative reflects Oman’s continued commitment to promoting tolerance\, peace\, and cooperation among diverse communities.\n\n\n \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\n\nDr. 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.\nDr. 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.\nHis 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.\n\n \nPROGRAM\n\n\nWelcome Remarks\nMs. Hiba Abdulkhaliq – Senior Program Officer – Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center\n\n\nOpening Remarks: The Muscat Plan of Action and Oman’s Commitment to Religious Tolerance\nCounselor Sabra Al Hooti – Deputy Chief of Mission – Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman\n\n\nLecture\nDr. Timothy J. Gianotti – Former President\, American Islamic College\n\n\nAudience Q&A\n\n\nReception to Follow\n\n\nWe hope you will join us for this timely and meaningful conversation. \nDress Code: Business Attire \nKindly RSVP by October 19 at Eventbrite : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oman-a-legacy-of-dialogue-tolerance-tickets-2003153948383  \nSultan Qaboos Cultural Center\n1100 16th Street NW\nWashington\, DC 20036
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/oman-a-legacy-of-dialogue-and-tolerance/
LOCATION:Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center\, 1100 16th St. NW.\, Washington\, DC\, 20036
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Lecture Series
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