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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T080000
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SUMMARY:SQCC's 2019 Annual Conference – University of Houston – Clear Lake
DESCRIPTION:SQCC’s 2019 Annual Conference – University of Houston – Clear Lake \nThe Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center held its 10th annual conference at the University of Houston – Clear Lake on 23 October 2019. This year’s conference\, “Energy and Environmental Stewardship: Oman and the U.S.” included discussions of oil in Oman and the U.S.\, environmental and climate change effects on coastal regions\, disaster management\, and science diplomacy. HE Salim Al Aufi\, Undersecretary\, Ministry of Oil and Gas\, Sultanate of Oman\, delivered the conference keynote address the previous evening. \nThe conference’s first panel\, “Oil in Oman and the U.S.: Overlapping Histories and Concerns” focused on the evolution of the energy sector in both Oman and the U.S. and how efforts towards sustainability have affected future development. \nThe second panel\, “Environmental and Climate Change in Coastal Regions and Cities” discussed changing climate conditions and how the risk of flooding is being addressed in Oman and in Texas. \nThe lunch keynote “Science Diplomacy: My Journey and My Perspectives” was delivered by Dr. Kamlesh Lulla\, Director for University Research Collaboration and Partnership Office at Johnson Space Center\, NASA. During the lunch break\, conference guests also explored a poster presentation on Oman prepared by UHCL students. \nThe third panel\, “Disaster Management: Preparedness\, Response and Humanitarian Aid” highlighted the role of proactive disaster management and the multifaceted approaches needed to address disaster events in both Oman and Texas. \nThe fourth and final panel of the conference\, “Science Diplomacy” explored the role of science in fostering international cooperation.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqccs-2019-annual-conference-university-of-houston-clear-lake/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
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SUMMARY:SQCC Hosted Majmar Painting Workshop at UHCL Arts School
DESCRIPTION:SQCC Hosted Majmar Painting Workshop at UHCL Arts School \nOn Monday 21 October\, SQCC visited University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Art School in Clear Lake\, Texas. A group of homeschool students learned about frankincense and its role in Omani history and culture. After learning about frankincense\, students got to experience Omani culture firsthand by painting replicas of majmars (frankincense burners) and took them home as souvenirs from SQCC’s visit.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-hosted-majmar-painting-workshop-at-uhcl-arts-school/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T135831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T135831Z
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SUMMARY:SQCC Hosted Students From Lorien Woods School
DESCRIPTION:SQCC Hosted Students From Lorien Woods School \n\nOn Friday 11 October\, the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center hosted students from Lorien Woods Elementary School in Virginia. Students split into two groups for a tour of SQCC’s exhibition space and a majmar painting activity. During the tour\, students explored the cultural exhibition and its interactive displays of Oman’s cultural heritage. Students learned about Omani history and the Sultanate’s millenia-long trading practices across the Indian Ocean. The tour ended with discussions of Omani handicrafts and attire. \n\nIn the majmar painting workshop students learned about Omani frankincense while painting a traditional Omani majmar\, or frankincense burner. SQCC provided paint\, brushes\, patterns\, and majmar replicas for students to paint traditional designs or entirely new patterns.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-hosted-students-from-lorien-woods-school/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T135520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T135520Z
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SUMMARY:Accueil Washington Visits SQCC
DESCRIPTION:On 4 October\, Washington Accueil\, a DC-based association of native French-speakers and Francophiles\, visited SQCC to learn more about the history and culture of the Sultanate of Oman. After introductory welcoming remarks in the SQCC library\, members from Washington Accueil received a guided tour of SQCC’s permanent exhibition highlighting the rich history of the Sultanate. Guest then attended a lecture on modern Omani society and the nation’s enduring cultural legacy.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/accueil-washington-visits-sqcc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T135416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T135416Z
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SUMMARY:Public Lecture with Dr. Elizabeth Perry - Ecotourism in Oman
DESCRIPTION:On 2 October\, Dr. Elizabeth Perry\, Ph.D.\, Clemson University\, delivered a lecture at SQCC highlighting key findings from her research on ecotourism in Oman.  As the recipient of the 2018 SQCC Research Fellowship\, Dr. Perry focused on encouraging ecotourism development at Al-Saleel Nature Park in the Al Sharqiyah region of the Sultanate. With its natural splendor\, Oman has great potential to capitalize on local\, regional\, and international ecotourism markets by directing tourists to sites such as Al-Saleel Nature Park. Dr. Perry’s presentation addressed ways to promote park ecotourism as relevant to multiple audiences — government\, private industry\, local residents\, and tourists alike. Key research findings emphasize the importance of increasing awareness about ecotourism and the need for increased institutional capacity to support ecotourism in Al-Saleel Nature Park. After Dr. Perry’s lecture\, she participated in a Q&A session with the audience.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/public-lecture-with-dr-elizabeth-perry-ecotourism-in-oman/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T135137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T135137Z
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Arts & Crafts at SQCC - Omani Doors
DESCRIPTION:On 1 October\, SQCC held an afternoon arts and crafts event at SQCC on Omani doors. Attendees learned about the significance of door decoration in Oman and the role that the houses’ doors play in Omani history and culture. SQCC provided guests with all the necessary materials to design their own Omani doors.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/afternoon-arts-crafts-at-sqcc-omani-doors/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T135144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T135144Z
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SUMMARY:Omani Minister and U.S. Chamber of Commerce
DESCRIPTION:On 26 September\, SQCC and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce jointly hosted a networking reception featuring special keynote speaker\, His Excellency Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy\, Minister of Commerce & Industry\, Sultanate of Oman. The event began with a brief networking reception followed by short introductory remarks by SQCC’s Senior Program Officer Dr. Harrison Guthorn\, by Senior Vice President\, Middle East and Turkey Affairs\, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Mr. Khush Choksy\, and by Her Excellency Ambassador Hunaina Al Mughairy. The event concluded with a talk given by His Excellency Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy\, which focused on the role of industrial development in shaping the modern economy of Oman. His address also highlighted current economic development plans underway in the Sultanate and future prospects for increased economic ties between the U.S. and the Sultanate of Oman via trade.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/omani-minister-and-u-s-chamber-of-commerce/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T135012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T135012Z
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SUMMARY:Public Lecture with Dr. Jeremy Prestholdt
DESCRIPTION:On 24 September\, Dr. Jeremy Prestholdt\, University of California\, San Diego\, delivered a lecture at SQCC on the extraordinary voyage of the Sultana. The Sultana\, the flagship of Sultan Sayyid Said bin Sultan\, traveled from Zanzibar to New York City in 1840 as a trading and diplomatic mission\, carrying with it the first Arab envoy to the United States\, Ahmad bin Na’aman  Al Kaabi. This important vessel arrived to great fanfare in New York City and made headlines across the United States. Among its cargo were multiple gifts for President Martin Van Buren\, including carpets\, Arabian horses\, and pearl jewelry. Many of these gifts were eventually accepted by the State Department. These gifts\, in turn\, became part of the Smithsonian collection. The voyage of the Sultana was critical to the continued development of U.S.-Oman trade relations\, as well as further solidifying diplomatic ties first established in the 1833 Treaty of Amity and Commerce. After Dr. Prestholdt’s lecture\, he participated in a Q&A session with the audience. \nVideo of the event can be viewed here.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/public-lecture-with-dr-jeremy-prestholdt/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T134709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T134709Z
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SUMMARY:Professional Development Business Arabic Immersion Workshop
DESCRIPTION:On 20 September\, GW-CIBER and SQCC co-hosted the Professional Development Business Arabic Immersion Workshop for Arabic language instructors. The workshop was led by Dr. Mohssen Esseesy\, GW Professor of Arabic and International Affairs. Discussion sessions were held on teaching business Arabic and developing short-term study abroad programs for the purpose of teaching business Arabic. Following a quick lunch break and a short tour of SQCC’s permanent exhibition\, an additional session on developing curricula for Arabic courses based on real-world contexts was led by Dr. Abeer Al-Mohsen\, the Arabic Language Program Specialist at SQCC.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/professional-development-business-arabic-immersion-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T134557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T134557Z
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SUMMARY:Oman Night at Maydan
DESCRIPTION:On 10 September\, friends of SQCC and foodies alike gathered at Maydān restaurant for Oman Night. This special event featured an Oman-inspired menu with a flavors inspired by Oman’s maritime heritage. Designed by Chef Chris Morgan and co-owner Rose Privete\, each dish was prepared as an homage to the meals they had shared with local Omanis during a trip to the Sultanate in 2018. Traveling throughout the Sultanate\, they were welcomed into Omani family homes and kitchens where authentic recipes that had been passed down through generations in Oman were shared. Many of these recipes\, combinations of spices\, and culinary techniques were meticulously followed to make Oman night a remarkable evening.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/oman-night-at-maydan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190826T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190826T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T134531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T134531Z
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SUMMARY:SQCC hosts Young Professionals in International Affairs(YPIA)
DESCRIPTION:SQCC hosted a group from the Young Professionals in International Affairs (YPIA) on August 26. YPIA strives to be a place for young and young at heart professionals from all backgrounds to create an interconnected global community that actively engages on international affairs in a multifaceted way\, creating a better understanding of the world around them. The group began their visit with a tour at SQCC’s permanent exhibition. During the tour\, the group learned about Omani history\, traditional handicrafts\, and dress. After the tour the group listened to a lecture about Omani culture\, which focused on traditions\, social norms\, and the Omani environment. After a Q& A session\, the group concluded their visit by touring the SQCC summer exhibition Tolerance\, Understanding\, and Coexistence: Oman’s Message of Islam.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-hosts-young-professionals-in-international-affairsypia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190819T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T134444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T134444Z
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SUMMARY:SQCC Hosts Lecture with Co-Owners of Maydan
DESCRIPTION:On 7 August\, local connoisseurs of food and culture came to SQCC to attend an afternoon lecture titled “Oman: A Journey Through Food and Hospitality” with the co-owners of one of D.C.’s hottest new restaurants\, Maydān. \nCo-owners of  Maydān\, Ms. Rose Previte and Mr. Chris Morgan\, who is also co-executive chef\, delighted the audience by sharing vibrantly rich stories\, accompanied by stunning photographs\, from their travel to Oman in July 2018. The culinary excursion led them across the Sultanate on a quest to discover Oman’s diverse culinary world and to find gastronomic inspiration for the menus of their highly-acclaimed restaurants. They found not only amazing food in Oman but warm hospitality\, stunning landscapes\, and a rich and unique culture they hope more people will soon discover. \nAt the lecture on 7 August\, SQCC was pleased to announce an upcoming collaboration for Oman Night at Maydan. Join Chef Chris Morgan and the Maydān team on September 10th for an evening celebrating the cuisine of Oman. You must be signed up for SQCC’s mailing list to have the chance to purchase your tickets for this special culinary event. Sign-up for SQCC’s mailing list here.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-hosts-lecture-with-co-owners-of-maydan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T134145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T134324Z
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SUMMARY:SQCC Hosts Public Lecture with Dr. Valerie Hoffman
DESCRIPTION:SQCC welcomed Dr. Valerie Hoffman for her public lecture “The Role of Ibāḍī Islam in Omani History” on 1 August. Dr. Hoffman\, Professor of Islamic Studies and Head of the Department of Religion at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\, began her lecture with a historical overview of Ibadism by tracing its roots back to the period of the Rightly Guided Caliphs (Rashidun) and the origin of the Ibāḍī School of Islam. She then explored how the Ibadism has affected Omani history and culture for over a millennia. The lecture concluded with a Q&A session with Dr. Hoffman. \nAfter the lecture\, guests explored SQCC’s summer exhibition “Tolerance\, Understanding\, Coexistence: Oman’s Message of Islam.”  The temporary exhibit complimented Dr. Hoffman’s lecture perfectly by providing insights into the daily practice of Islam in contemporary Omani society. “Tolerance\, Understanding\, Coexistence: Oman’s Message of Islam” will be at SQCC until 30 August.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-hosts-public-lecture-with-dr-valerie-hoffman/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T134135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T134135Z
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Arts & Crafts at SQCC - Model Mandoos Making
DESCRIPTION:Part of SQCC’s Arts & Crafts series\,  SQCC staff taught attendees about the the role of the mandoos in Omani history and culture.  Staff also provided guests with all the materials necessary to design\, create\, and decorate elaborate and detailed models of the mandoos which they took home
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/afternoon-arts-crafts-at-sqcc-model-mandoos-making/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T134107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T134107Z
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SUMMARY:16 July - Omani Cultural Evening
DESCRIPTION:SQCC hosted its annual Omani Cultural Evening on 16 July showcasing many aspects of Omani culture and traditions through food\, music\, art\, and activities for all ages. Many visitors came from across the metro region to attended the yearly event celebrating the history and culture of the Sultanate of Oman. \nThe highlight of the evening was the exhibition of “Tolerance\, Understanding\, Coexistence: Oman’s Message of Islam.” The world-renowned exhibition aims to increase intercultural dialogue through art while promoting mutual respect and understanding among nations and cultures. \nGuests mingled over Omani coffee\, dates\, and halwa while touring the exhibition and learning about Oman’s millennia-long tradition of peaceful coexistence\, mutual understanding\, and religious tolerance. In addition to the exhibition\, famed Omani artist Madny Al Bakry was on hand to discuss a collection of his paintings on display. \nThe event also featured live oud music and vocal performances. Participants had the chance to experience Omani culture first hand through creating and decorating their own Omani doors and learning how to write their names in Arabic. Guests also took home their own piece of Oman with henna and personalized Arabic calligraphy.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/16-july-omani-cultural-evening/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T133918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T133918Z
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SUMMARY:SQCC hosts Kalimah Programs for Arabic Language\, Culture\, and Arts
DESCRIPTION:SQCC hosted a group from the Kalimah Programs for Arabic Language\, Culture\, and Arts Summer Camp on 9 July. The group began their visit with a tour of SQCC’s permanent exhibition in Arabic. During the tour\, campers learned about Omani culture\, traditional handicrafts\, history and dress. After the tour of the permanent exhibition\, the group then explored the temporary summer exhibition of Tolerance\, Understanding\, and Coexistence: Oman’s Message of Islam. \nAfter visiting both exhibitions\, the camp group learned about Omani frankincense and its cultural significance in Oman. Each camper painted their own traditional Omani majmar\, or frankincense burner. SQCC provided paint\, brushes\, patterns\, and replica majmars for the group to paint traditional designs or make up new patterns.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-hosts-kalimah-programs-for-arabic-language-culture-and-arts/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190703T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190703T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T133723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T133723Z
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SUMMARY:Recent Events
DESCRIPTION:NCUSAR Interns visit SQCC \nInterns from the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations visited SQCC on 3 July. NCUSAR is an American non-profit\, educational NGO dedicated to improving American understanding of the Arab countries\, the Mideast\, and the Islamic world. The group began their visit with a tour of the permanent exhibition space\, during which they learned about Omani history and culture through exploration of the aflaj irrigation system\, discussion of Oman’s maritime legacy\, and the economic and cultural importance of frankincense. After the lecture\, the visitors listened to a lecture on Oman’s culture. The lecture focused on Omani society\, cultural norms\, handicrafts\, and cuisine. After the lecture\, the group visited SQCC’s summer exhibition Tolerance\, Understanding\, Coexistence: Oman’s Message of Islam.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/recent-events/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190628T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T133122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T133122Z
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SUMMARY:Abstract Calligraphy Workshop at SQCC
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, 28 June\, SQCC hosted an Abstract Calligraphy Workshop with Omani calligrapher Saleh Al Shukairi. The all-day event begin with a lecture by Mr. Al Shukairi on the history of Arabic calligraphy (khatt). The lecture explored the development of Arabic calligraphy in the Middle East from the seventh century to the modern era\, including details about some of the leading calligraphers in the region today. After a thorough introduction to the 28 letters of the Arabic alphabet\, students quickly began to produce the writing system’s unique shapes and forms. Eager students learned about the proper measurement of the Arabic letters based on point size and began tracing the vowels and consonants onto paper and canvas using translucent paper. Following a quick lunch break\, students experimented with acrylic paint brushing colorful backgrounds to accent their newly acquired calligraphy skills and pearls of wisdom imparted by Mr. Al Shukairi.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/abstract-calligraphy-workshop-at-sqcc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T133025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T133025Z
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SUMMARY:SQCC Hosts Private Opening of 2019 Summer Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:On the evening of 27 June\, the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center hosted a private opening of its summer exhibition titled “Tolerance\, Understanding\, Coexistence: Oman’s Message of Islam.” \nThe world-renowned exhibition aims to increase intercultural dialogue through art while promoting mutual respect and understanding among nations and cultures. First launched in 2010\, over 125 international cities have been host to the exhibition which also provides insights into the practice of Islam in Omani society. \nBoth H.E. Hunaina Sultan Ahmed Al Mughairy\, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the United States\, and Dr. Mohammed Al-Mamari\, Scientific Adviser to the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Religious Affairs delivered remarks addressing religious freedom in Oman and the long-standing tradition of religious tolerance in the country. \nThe event included a special performance by Omani Sand Artist Shayma Ahmed Al Mughairy\, a private calligraphy workshop by Omani calligraphers Saleh Juma Muslem Al Shukairi and Arwa Harith Said Al Rawahi\, and a private tour by Omani artist Madny Al Bakry of his paintings that are featured with the exhibition. \nOver 140 guests and dignitaries attended the opening of the exhibition. SQCC is host to “Tolerance\, Understanding\, Coexistence: Oman’s Message of Islam” until 30 August. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-hosts-private-opening-of-2019-summer-exhibition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T133438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T133438Z
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SUMMARY:An Ocean of Paper Teacher Workshop at SQCC
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 22 June\, teachers from across the DMV participated in a teacher workshop titled “Sailing an Ocean of Paper: Teaching Indian Ocean Economic and Social History.” Dr. Susan Douglass\, Center for Contemporary Arab Studies\, Georgetown University\, started the workshop with her presentation “Trading\, Merchants\, Goods\, and Means of Travel over Time in the Indian Ocean.” In this interactive presentation\, participants learned how to incorporate primary and secondary source material found on the Indian Ocean in World History website (www.indianoceanhistory.org) in to their classrooms. After a quick coffee break\, Dr. Fahad Bishara\, University of Virginia\, gave a fascinating lecture on the origins of the An Ocean of Paper project via skype. In his presentation\, Dr. Bishara discussed the interconnected nature of the Indian Ocean economic system and the debt transaction records (waraqat) that recorded these relationships. The workshop concluded with a presentation by Dr. Harrison Guthorn\, SQCC\, titled “An Ocean of Paper in the Classroom.” In his presentation\, Dr. Guthorn walked the teachers through the new An Ocean of Paper database and discussed how best to incorporate these 19th century debt transaction records in to social studies classes. Participants worked through an example lesson plan and answered questions on the details of a curated collection of translated records.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/an-ocean-of-paper-teacher-workshop-at-sqcc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T132847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T132847Z
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SUMMARY:SQCC Participates in Farragut Friday
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, 21 June\, SQCC participated for the third time in Golden Triangle BID’s Farragut Fridays\, a free afternoon summer event featuring local organizations and businesses in Washington\, D.C. Welcomed by the scent of heated frankincense\, dozens of visitors stopped by SQCC’s popular tent to learn about Omani culture and paint ornamental majmars (frankincense burners).SQCC provided the paint\, the brushes\, patterns\, and all that was need for guests to paint intricate and traditionally designed majmars while SQCC staff fielded questions about the Sultanate of Oman and discussed SQCC’s activities and many of the upcoming events this year.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-participates-in-farragut-friday/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
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SUMMARY:SQCC Hosts Teachers from Close Up Washington
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday 11 June\, SQCC hosted 20 teachers from Close Up Washington D.C. Every year\, Close Up welcomes nearly 2\,000 educators from across the country to Washington\, D.C. where they explore the city through tours\, workshops\, and seminars. The insights provided throughout the week aim to enhance teachers’ instructional strategies. The afternoon event led teachers on a guided tour through the Omani cultural exhibition featuring the aflaj (Omani irrigation system)\, Omani forts\, and traditional Omani handicrafts. \nAfter the tour\, teachers listened to a presentation focusing on the educational resources available through SQCC’s the Indian Ocean in World History (IOWH) site. Participants also explored SQCC’s newly-launched An Ocean of Paper database containing thousands of indexed waraqas (Omani deeds) from the late nineteenth century. Combined\, these resources provide educators with a unique tool for enriching curricula by integrating rich economic and social history from the Indian Ocean into the classroom. The presentation was followed by a Q&A session.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-hosts-teachers-from-close-up-washington/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T170000
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SUMMARY:SQCC Hosts the 2019 Around the World Embassy Tour
DESCRIPTION:On 4 May\, Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center opened its doors for Passport D.C. and the annual Around the World Embassy Tour. It was the fifth time SQCC participated in the daylong event bringing hundreds of visitors from across the district and the United States to SQCC. Families and friends enjoyed cultural treasures from the Sultanate and all that SQCC had to offer. Guests were welcomed in traditional Omani fashion by the scent of warmed frankincense\, the taste of Omani coffee and dates\, and the sound of live Oud music. Popular activities included henna\, decorating fanoos lanterns\, and taking group selfies dressed in customary Omani attire in front of a green screen featuring landscapes from the Sultanate. \nAlso popular was the station showcasing scents from Oman with fragrances of rose\, sandalwood\, cloves\, and more. Visitors learned about the holy month of Ramadan in Oman and wrote Ramadan greetings. Children participated in a qaranqasho walk around SQCC’s building while singing\, clasping seashells\, and collecting sweets. Puppet shows followed by a cartoon in Arabic about Omani sea turtles were held every half hour. It was a special day celebrating Omani culture and learning about the cultural richness and diversity in the Sultanate of Oman. Thank you all you came to this year’s Around the World Embassy Tour at SQCC. We look forward to seeing you next year!
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-hosts-the-2019-around-the-world-embassy-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190430T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190430T170000
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SUMMARY:SQCC Hosts Afternoon Arts & Crafts for Adults - Majmar Painting
DESCRIPTION:On 30 April\, guests came to SQCC to learn about the traditional Omani majmar (clay brazier for heating frankincense). Prior to painting\, guests learned of the historical significance of frankincense in the Sultanate of Oman and the continued importance of the tree and its resin as a sign of hospitality in Omani society. After learning more about the Omani majmar\, visitors had the opportunity to paint colorful and ornate majmars on SQCC’s sunny roof deck with glimpses of the Washington Monument in the background.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-hosts-afternoon-arts-crafts-for-adults-majmar-painting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T131543Z
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SUMMARY:Burrville School Fifth Grade EAP Graduation at SQCC
DESCRIPTION:SQCC hosted Burrville Elementary School fifth graders for their final Embassy Adoption Program (EAP) visit on 29 April\, 2019. Students sang the Omani national anthem and gifted Ms. SQCC an album of pictures titled “Our Journey to Oman\,” featuring what they learned about the Sultanate of Oman and their activities with SQCC over the 2018-2019 school year. Students also performed a traditional Omani dance and competed with SQCC staff in a wonderful game of Omani trivia. Students had the chance to try on traditional Omani clothes and take photos at a selfie station. After the graduation\, students and their teachers enjoyed their lunch at SQCC. The memorable capstone visit concluded with each student receiving an SQCC backpack and a certificate of successful participation in the EAP program. \n\nDC\nUnited States
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/burrville-school-fifth-grade-eap-graduation-at-sqcc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T131224Z
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SUMMARY:SQCC's Childrens Arabic Program 2018-2019 Graduation Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:On 28 April\, the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) hosted a graduation for students in SQCC’s 2018-2019 Children’s Arabic Program. SQCC’s Children’s Arabic Program is a yearlong language program designed for young learners of Arabic between the ages of six and fifteen. Dr. Abeer Al Mohsen\, director of the Children’s Arabic Program\, emphasized in her opening remarks that learning Arabic at these ages are critical for the development of native-level linguistic proficiency. \nSQCC’s curriculum is not only designed to instill a strong foundation for the Arabic language but also to foster a lasting appreciation for Arabic’s rich cultural heritage. The 2018-2019 graduating class included 46 students who dazzled parents\, teachers\, SQCC staff\, and friends with a spectacular display of linguistic command and cultural understanding through many performances. \nThere was a song and dance about the Arabic colors\, a singing of “Our House”\, and presentations delivered in Arabic teaching about the Sultanate of Oman. Certificates of completion were presented to students by SQCC’s Executive Director\, Kathleen Ridolfo. The event was also attended by H.E. Hunaina S. Al-Mughairy\, Ambassador of Oman to the United States. Her Excellency praised SQCC’s mission and leadership\, the pioneering role of SQCC’s Children’s Arabic Program\, and the hard work and dedication from all the teachers. A reception followed where authentic Middle Eastern cuisine was served. \nSQCC’s 2019-2020 Children’s Arabic Program will begin on 7 September\, 2019. Applications for enrollment are due on 18 August\, 2019. A link to the Children’s Arabic Program application can be found here. \nClick here to view photos from the event. \nClick here to view video clips
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqccs-childrens-arabic-program-2018-2019-graduation-ceremony/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T131253Z
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SUMMARY:SQCC Hosts World Artists Experiences: Bridges to the World Student Writing Project Celebration at SQCC
DESCRIPTION:On 26 April\, SQCC hosted World Artist Experiences’ (WAE) Bridges to the World Student Writing Project Celebration.. A local non-profit organization\, WAE focuses on building bridges for international understanding through cultural and citizen diplomacy. Over its 12-year history\, WAE has partnered with over one hundred fifteen countries around the world to present their diverse and rich culture through numerous experiences. \nThe event celebrated WAE students\, whose original poetry submissions were published in an anthology. The celebration was attended by students from WAE’s Student Writing Program along with many parents and teachers. Visitors received a tour of the SQCC’s exhibition space and watched a film screening of a “This is America” episode focusing on the culture heritage of the Sultanate of Oman. \nThe awards ceremony included the recitation of poetry.  Two poems written by a young Omani poet named Mohamed Omar Al-Balushi were read in Arabic and English by SQCC staff.  Michael Glaser\, who served as Maryland poet laureate from 2004 to 2009\, and Rachel Heinhorst\, a professor of English at College of Southern Maryland\, also recited lines of poetry from Rumi\, Hafez\, Ibn Arabi\, and read an original poem constructed with select lines of poetry written by WAE students. Mrs. Betty McGinnis\, the founder and president of WAE\, addressed the audience emphasizing international learning as a catalyst for the youth to better the world.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-hosts-world-artists-experiences-bridges-to-the-world-student-writing-project-celebration-at-sqcc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190412T170000
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SUMMARY:SQCC Welcomes Members from the Foreign Service Institute
DESCRIPTION:On Friday April 12\, 2019 SQCC hosted a group from the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) prior to their departure to the gulf. The group toured SQCC’s exhibition and learned about Omani history\, Omani irrigation practices (the aflaj system)\, and traditional Omani handicrafts. Before the cultural presentation\, FSI members sampled Omani coffee and dates while speaking with SQCC staffers. Thereafter\, the group participated in an Arabic presentation about Omani culture\, history\, geography and traditions. The participants asked questions about daily life in Oman\, Oman’s culture and tradition\, tourism and the participation of women in Oman. After the presentation\, the group watched a documentary on the history of Oman titled Sons of Sinbad: Monsoon Empire. To conclude their visit\, the FSI members visited SQCC’s library and became acquainted with its rich collection of books in both Arabic and English.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-welcomes-members-from-the-foreign-service-institute/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T130950Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry and Prose Lecture with Professor Kevin Blankinship - Dust's Embrace: Al-Ma'arri and the Art of Dying in Classical Arabic
DESCRIPTION:On 3 April\, SQCC hosted its first poetry presentation in the Poetry and Prose Series of 2019. Our honored guest of the evening was Dr. Kevin Blankinship\, Assistant Professor of Arabic at Brigham Young University\, where he teaches Arabic language and literature. A specialist in classical Arabic literature\, his current book project is about the blind poet Abū al-ʿAlāʾ al-Maʿarrī (b. 973 – d.1057) and the literary history of zuhd (“detachment’).Dr. Blankinship’s presentation analyzed poetic forms in al-Maʿarrī’s Luzūmīyāt (“Necessities”)\, referring to the collection of poetry’s overly complex rhyme scheme. In the presented poem\, Luzūmiyyah #55 (meter: wāfir – mufāʿalatun mufāʿalatun faʿūlun)\, Dr. Blankinship showed that al-Maʿarrī reminds readers of the great inevitable: everything in this world passes away. After the presentation\, Dr. Blankinship mingled with the crowd over Omani coffee and dates. \nVideo of the lecture can be viewed here.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/poetry-and-prose-lecture-with-professor-kevin-blankinship-dusts-embrace-al-maarri-and-the-art-of-dying-in-classical-arabic/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T103536
CREATED:20200513T130635Z
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SUMMARY:Visit of Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School to SQCC
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday 2 April\, SQCC hosted students from Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School. Students toured SQCC’s exhibition and learned about Oman’s storied history\, including the aflaj irrigation system\, Oman’s seafaring legacy and how Omani history has influenced its culture. Later on\, SQCC staffer delivered a presentation about Omani culture\, people and the environment. Following the presentation\, students and teachers asked questions about Oman’s cultural traditions\, use of frankincense\, and Oman’s role in the Indian Ocean. At the end of their visit\, students from Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School gifted SQCC a plaque with the Omani national crest and the name of SQCC written in Arabic and decorated in Omani colors.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/visit-of-charles-e-smith-jewish-day-school-to-sqcc/
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