BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SQCC - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:SQCC X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.sqcc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SQCC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230110 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20230118T190226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T190226Z UID:2053-1673222400-1673308799@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:SQCC visited Sleepy Hollow Elementary School in Falls Church\, Virginia DESCRIPTION:The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center visited fifth and fourth graders from Sleepy Hollow Elementary School in Fairfax\, VA on 9 January and spent a half day with them.\nSQCC staff began the visit with a quick PowerPoint presentation on Oman’s culture\, people\, and history. Students also watched two short videos on Oman entitled Oman in two Minutes and Country Full of History\, Wildlife\, and Tradition. Students then had an opportunity to create an imaginary travel itinerary to Oman. They started as their airplane landed at Muscat Airport and created a list of the top places they wanted to visit in Oman. Many of them mentioned that they would visit a wild animal sanctuary like the sea turtle resort; others wanted to go hiking in the desert or swim on Oman’s coasts.\nThe visit also included an Arabic writing activity. SQCC taught and challenged students to write the word “Thank You/ شكرا” in Arabic on arabesque-style frames prepared by SQCC. The 160 students were so happy to learn about Oman. They even hope to visit SQCC and hope even more that they can visit Oman in the future. URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-visited-sleepy-hollow-elementary-school-in-falls-church-virginia/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230106 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20230118T185349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T185349Z UID:2051-1672876800-1672963199@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:Embassy Adoption Program with Bancroft Elementary School Second Visit DESCRIPTION:The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center visited a fifth-grade class from Bancroft Elementary School as part of the Embassy Adoption Program (EAP) on 5 January. EAP is a special collaboration between Washington Performing Arts\, D.C. Public Schools\, and embassies to promote cross-cultural learning.\nSQCC staff began the visit with a “Map of Oman” activity. On a blank map of Oman\, SQCC staff labeled the 11 Omani provinces in English and in Arabic so that the students could identify where each province is located and learn how to write the name of the provinces in Arabic. SQCC staff taught the students how to form letters in Arabic in a creative way so that students felt encouraged to try. Students then filled a blank map of Oman with the names of the provinces written in Arabic\, and some were very proud of their creation.\nStudents also were happy to receive the Omani National Museum’s interactive kits from SQCC. Each kit included an Omani-themed coloring booklet (it included Omani pottery\, doors in Oman\, silver neckless\, a mosque\, a ship\, and a palace)\, coloring pencils\, an Omani ship puzzle\, decorations for a camel and a horse as stickers\, and a connect the dots activity of an Omani fort. The kit was designed by the Learning Center of the Oman National Museum and the British Petroleum BP. URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/embassy-adoption-program-with-bancroft-elementary-school-second-visit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20221122T192522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T215105Z UID:2008-1671127200-1671134400@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:World Arabic Language Day: The Intersection between Language\, Culture\, and Identity CAPACITY REACHED DESCRIPTION:Join SQCC in celebrating World Arabic Language Day. This year will focus on in the Intersection between Language\, Culture\, and Identity. Reception to follow. \nRSVP HERE: Capacity Reached \n  URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/world-arabic-language-day-the-intersection-between-language-culture-and-identity/ LOCATION:Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center\, 1100 16th St. NW.\, Washington\, DC\, 20036 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sqcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/WALD-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Arabic Department at SQCC":MAILTO:arabic@sqcc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221216 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20230104T183647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T183647Z UID:2038-1671062400-1671148799@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:World Arabic Language Day (WALD) 2022 DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Economic\, Social and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated 18 December as World Arabic Language Day. The day commemorates the recognition of Arabic as an official and working language of the UN.\nSQCC celebrated WALD on 15 December under the theme\, The Intersection between Language\, Culture\, and Identity. The event began with a panel discussion featuring Dr. Abdelaadim Bidaoui\, Associate Professor of Arabic and French in the Department of Modern Languages and Classics at Ball State University who addressed “The Status of Arabic and Identity Projection in the Arab World”; Dr. Abbas Benmamoun\, Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement and Professor of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and Linguistics (Duke University) on “Arabic as a Global Language: Arabic outside the Arab World”; and Dr. Francesco L. Sinatora\, Associate Professor of Arabic\, George Washington University\, spoke about “Language\, Culture\, and Identity in the Digital Arabic-Speaking World.” The event was moderated by Dr. Fida Adely\, Associate Professor and the Clovis and Hala Salaam Maksoud Chair in Arab Studies at the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies\, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service\, Georgetown University\, served as moderator.\nThe evening concluded with a reception and musical performance. URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/world-arabic-language-day-wald-2022/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221215 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20230104T182535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T182535Z UID:2036-1670976000-1671062399@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:SQCC Launches 2022-2023 Embassy Adoption Program (EAP) with Bancroft Elementary School DESCRIPTION:The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center hosted 43 fifth grade students from Bancroft Elementary School as part of the Embassy Adoption Program (EAP) on 14 December. EAP is a special collaboration between Washington Performing Arts and D.C. Public Schools. Students toured SQCC’s permanent exhibition space and were introduced to traditional Omani dresses\, handicrafts such as pottery\, basketry\, silver artwork and woodworking\, and the aflaj irrigation system. \nStudents also attended a PowerPoint presentation\, introducing Oman\, its culture\, geography\, climate\, traditional dress\, and customs. Students were excited to engage with staff\, asked many questions\, and were interested to learn about the people of Oman. The presentation addressed Oman’s history\, geography\, culture\, and environment. A lively discussion followed the presentation. \nStudents also received name tags with their names and their school’s name in Arabic\, and learned how to write their names in Arabic. For all the students\, it was the first time they experienced writing in Arabic\, from right to left. URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-launches-2022-2023-embassy-adoption-program-eap-with-bancroft-elementary-school/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221202 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20221209T175251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T175251Z UID:2022-1669852800-1669939199@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:SQCC Participated at the 102nd Annual National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) 2022 DESCRIPTION:On 1-4 December\, SQCC participated in the 102nd annual National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) conference in Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania. SQCC’s staff promoted the Indian Ocean in World History (IOWH) website\, an educational resource that explores 94\,000 years of human history through seven interactive maps. The website is an excellent resource for history and geography teachers interested in exploring world history from a non-western perspective. The website’s interactive maps highlight primary resource entries in categories of documents\, travelers\, routes\, goods\, technologies\, objects\, places\, and geography. The website is a free classroom resource that is comprised of signature maps\, lesson plans\, quizzes\, trivia and additional educational resources. \nIn addition to learning about IOWH\, guests also learned about the entire SQCC’s programs and scholarships as well as Oman’s culture\, history\, geography and tradition. \nVisitors to SQCC’s booth received promotional materials such as SQCC programs flyers and pamphlets\, bags of frankincense\, majmar key chains\, SQCC’s clicky pens as well as tourism brochures and booklets. URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-participated-at-the-102nd-annual-national-council-for-the-social-studies-ncss-2022/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20221027T151724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T133456Z UID:1922-1667844000-1667847600@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:A Photographic Journey of Oman's People\, Culture\, Nature and Wildlife DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=jjfaurzab&oeidk=a07ejgacd3e3f1ddb9b \nJoin us as Dr. Adel Korkor shares his photographs and experiences journeying through the Sultanate of Oman. \n \nAdel B Korkor MD is a physician\, philanthropist and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of the AB Korkor Foundation for Mental Health. A foundation focusing on emphasizing the role of physical activities in mental health. \nTravel photography is his passion. He has traveled to over eighty countries around the globe documenting wonderful pictures of people\, landscape\, nature and wildlife. URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/arabic-debate-competition-for-non-native-speakers/ CATEGORIES:Lecture Series ORGANIZER;CN="SQCC":MAILTO:info@sqcc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20221027T163457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T163640Z UID:1927-1667655000-1667662200@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:Arabic Debate Competition for Non-Native Speakers DESCRIPTION:RSVP here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=jjfaurzab&oeidk=a07ejg8ckd2a857a9f1 \nJoin us on Saturday\, 5 November at 1:30 pm for our Second Arabic Debate Competition for Non-Native speakers. Reception to follow. URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/arabic-debate-competition-for-non-native-speakers-2/ LOCATION:Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center\, 1100 16th St. NW.\, Washington\, DC\, 20036 CATEGORIES:Announcements ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sqcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Debate-Comp-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Arabic Department at SQCC":MAILTO:arabic@sqcc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20221025T194236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T195425Z UID:1919-1667498400-1667502000@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:Poetry and Prose: Verbal Battles: The Naqāʾiḍ of Jarīr and al-Farazdaq DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=jjfaurzab&oeidk=a07ejg67qb8a5cc2cd0 \nThis presentation will focus on Cory Jorgensen’s forthcoming monograph\, Throwing Down the Verbal Gauntlet: The Arabic Invective of Jarīr and al-Farazdaq. The book studies the flytings poetry (naqā’iḍ) of Umayyad-era poets Jarīr and al-Farazdaq. These poets catered their performances to an audience in verbal battles that are among the first instances of this genre of poetry being employed as performance for performance’s sake\, rather than to settle a tribal dispute\, which had been its historical role. \nThe book argues that these poets performed in order to elevate their prestige. This argument unfolds through close readings of the poetry itself\, contemporaneous and subsequent secondary sources that mention aspects of these performances\, and analogous modern genres. The result is a new interpretation of naqā’iḍ poetry that changes the way we see the intertwining roles of poet\, opponent\, and audience\, and that informs the way we understand this performance art. \nAbout Cory Jorgensen: \nCory Jorgensen is an Assistant Professor of Arabic in the Department of Classical & Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at The George Washington University. He received the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin\, and that of Bachelor of Music from Utah State University. \nProfessor Jorgensen specializes in classical Arabic literature and Arabic pedagogy\, and has published and presented papers on these topics. His current book\, Throwing Down the Verbal Gauntlet: The Arabic Invective of Jarīr and al-Farazdaq\, examines a pair of eighth-century Arab invective poets who catered their performances to their audience in order to elevate their own prestige\, just as rappers do today. Professor Jorgensen has taught Latin\, Greek and Arabic language courses\, as well as Arabic literature courses. He has been teaching at The George Washington University since 2012. \n  \n  URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/poetry-and-prose-verbal-battles-the-naqa%ca%bei%e1%b8%8d-of-jarir-and-al-farazdaq/ LOCATION:Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center\, 1100 16th St. NW.\, Washington\, DC\, 20036 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sqcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Poetry-and-Prose-2022-4-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Arabic Department at SQCC":MAILTO:arabic@sqcc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221028 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20221110T191418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T191444Z UID:1997-1666828800-1666915199@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:SQCC hosts Harvard Club DESCRIPTION:On 27 October\, SQCC welcomed 50 members and friends of the Harvard Club-DC Chapter. H.E Moosa Hamdan Al Tai\, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the United States welcomed the guests and delivered a speech\, highlighting SQCC’s programs and mission in the U.S.\nThe Ambassador’s talk also focused on the strength and importance of US-Omani relations and the economic development of the Sultanate of Oman. The guests also watched a video on Oman titled Oman from the Sky.\nAfter a lively question and answer session\, the evening concluded with a reception. URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-hosts-harvard-club/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20221018T141635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T161616Z UID:1885-1666692000-1666710000@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:SQCC Annual Conference 2022 DESCRIPTION:REGISTER using this link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=jjfaurzab&oeidk=a07ejfpo3jq106830b3 \nSCHEDULE here: SQCC Conference Schedule 2022 \n  URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/1885/ LOCATION:Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center\, 1100 16th St. NW.\, Washington\, DC\, 20036 CATEGORIES:Announcements ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sqcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/INVITE-2022-SQCC-Conference-.png ORGANIZER;CN="SQCC":MAILTO:info@sqcc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221026 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20221110T164924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T165529Z UID:1957-1666656000-1666742399@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:SQCC's 2022 Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center held its 10th annual conference in association with the Asian Cultural History Program\, at the National Museum of Natural History\, Smithsonian Institution on 25 October 2022.\nThis year’s conference\, Past Meets Present: The Impact of Tradition on Modern Omani Fashion and Accessories included discussions on contemporary Omani fashion\, silversmithing and jewelry\, and scents and salves. HE Engineer Ibrahim Said Al Kharusi\, Undersecretary of Heritage Affairs\, Ministry of Heritage and Tourism\, Sultanate of Oman\, delivered the conference keynote at the opening reception.\nThe conference’s first panel The Art of Dress in Oman focused on how fashion reflects the cultural values of Oman.\nThe second panel Personal Adornment discussed the history of silversmithing in Oman and the importance of silver in the Sultanate of Oman.\nThe lunch keynote Omani Royal Gifts at the Smithsonian was delivered by Dr. Paul Michael Taylor\, Curator of Asian\, European\, Middle Eastern Ethnology and Director\, Asian Cultural History Program\, National Museum of Natural History\, Smithsonian Institution\nThe third panel Omani Scents and Salves highlighted the craft of manufacturing of Omani cosmetics such as frankincense products\, personal care items\, and perfumes. URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqccs-2022-annual-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T173000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20221018T141056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T152758Z UID:1881-1666348200-1666459800@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:Oman Exhibit at Craft2Wear Show DESCRIPTION:Oman Exhibit at Craft2Wear \n20-22 October 2022 \nNational Building Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can purchase tickets to the show here: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-smithsonian-craft2wear-show-tickets-411440217767?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_term=2022+Smithsonian+Craft2Wear+Show&aff=ebemoffollowpubl \n  URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/oman-exhibit-at-craft2wear-show/ LOCATION:National Building Museum\, 401 F Street Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20001 CATEGORIES:Announcements,On Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sqcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Copy-of-Photo-Collage-Banner-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221021 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20221110T172439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T202727Z UID:1979-1666224000-1666310399@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:Oman Exhibition at Smithsonian Craft2Wear DESCRIPTION:The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center partnered with the Smithsonian Women’s Committee for the 2022 Craft2Wear Show. SQCC exhibited wearable art such as jewelry and perfume from renowned Omani fashion designers including Amal Al Raisi\, Bthaina Al Zadjali and Noor Al Bahrani. Omani jewelers Hak the Label and Hilia also exhibited items\, as well as the companies Amouage\, Latafa and Boukhor Aljoory. URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/oman-exhibition-at-smithsonian-craft2wear/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T233000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20220816T182438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T003039Z UID:1831-1665358200-1665358200@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:Research Fellowship Application Deadline Extended DESCRIPTION: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/ \nAll Research Fellowship applications must be completed by 11:59 on 9 October 2022. URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/research-fellowship-application-deadline/ CATEGORIES:Announcements,Scholarship & Fellowship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sqcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/SQCC-Research-Fellowship-Program-2023.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20220907T233922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T233922Z UID:1843-1664301600-1664305200@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:Fire and Light: A Journey through Ibn 'Arabī's Collection of Love Poems\, Tarjumān al-Ashwāq DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=jjfaurzab&oeidk=a07ejcqsyyae709441c \nSpecial guest Michael Sells\, historian and scholar of religion\, will explore poetry and mysticism in the 7th/13th century through selections of the renowned mystic Muḥyiddīn Ibn ʿArabī ‘s love poems–in Arabic and in his recently published translation–from Ibn ʿArabī ‘s collection Tarjumān al-Ashwāq. URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/fire-and-light-a-journey-through-ibn-arabis-collection-of-love-poems-tarjuman-al-ashwaq/ LOCATION:Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center\, 1100 16th St. NW.\, Washington\, DC\, 20036 CATEGORIES:Poetry Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sqcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Poetry-with-Sells-Sept-27.png ORGANIZER;CN="Arabic Department at SQCC":MAILTO:arabic@sqcc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20220913T185034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T185245Z UID:1855-1663869600-1663875000@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:Book Signing DESCRIPTION:Book Signing\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIslamic Law States and International Law:\nPeaceful Resolution of Disputes\nAuthor Emilia Justyna Powell \nThursday\, 22 September \n6:00 – 7:30 p.m. \nReception to Follow \nRSVP Required \nhttps://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejdi36nycd9496ad&oseq=&c=&ch=\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nEmilia Justyna Powell is Professor of Political Science with concurrent appointment at the Law School at the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Powell specializes in international law\, international courts\, international dispute resolution\, the Islamic legal tradition\, Islamic international law\, and Islamic constitutionalism. \nDr. Powell will be on hand to discuss her most recent book (2020\, Oxford University Press) Islamic Law States and International Law: Peaceful Resolution of Disputes. The widely acclaimed book provides a comprehensive examination of differences and similarities between the Islamic legal tradition and classical international law\, especially in the context of dispute settlement. \nA limited number of copies of her book will be available for purchase at the event by cash or check only. Reception to follow. URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/book-signing-islamic-law-states-and-international-law-peaceful-resolution-of-disputes/ LOCATION:Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center\, 1100 16th St. NW.\, Washington\, DC\, 20036 CATEGORIES:Announcements,Lecture Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sqcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/41Tnc2qPj6L._SX329_BO1204203200_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SQCC":MAILTO:info@sqcc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220923 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20221108T142315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T142315Z UID:1947-1663804800-1663891199@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:Public Lecture and Book Signing by Dr. Emilia Justyna Powell DESCRIPTION:On 22 September\, the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center hosted a book signing and public lecture titled Islamic Law and International Law: Peaceful Settlement of Disputes. Dr. Emilia Justyna Powell\, Professor of Political Science with a concurrent appointment at the Law School of Notre Dame\, discussed her most recent book Islamic Law States and International Law: Peaceful Resolution of Disputes (2020\, Oxford University Press).\nThe widely acclaimed book provided a comprehensive examination of both differences and similarities between the Islamic Legal Traditions and Classical International Law especially in the context of dispute settlement. She also writes about the presence of traditional Islamic Jurisprudence in the International Court of Justice.\nHer lecture was concluded by question and answer followed by a reception and book signing. URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/public-lecture-and-book-signing-by-dr-emilia-justyna-powell/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20220816T132023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T132023Z UID:1826-1660842000-1660852800@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:Omani Cultural Evening DESCRIPTION:Join SQCC at Omani Cultural Evening on 18 August from 5-8 pm. SQCC will recognize Omani culture with food and various activities. Registration is required via rsvp@sqcc.org. URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/omani-cultural-evening/ LOCATION:Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center\, 1100 16th St. NW.\, Washington\, DC\, 20036 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sqcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Cultural-Evening-Flyer-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="SQCC":MAILTO:info@sqcc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220701 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20220714T140848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T140848Z UID:1817-1656547200-1656633599@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:SQCC Hosts Interns from the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations DESCRIPTION:On 30 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. Interns toured SQCC’s permanent exhibition\, where they learned about traditional Omani dresses and handicrafts such as pottery\, basketry\, silversmithing and woodworking\, as well as the aflaj irrigation system. Interns also learned about Omani forts\, ships\, and trade.\nStudents also attended a lecture on the Sultanate of Oman\, its culture\, geography\, climate\, traditional dress\, and customs. Students were excited to engage with staff\, asked many questions\, and were very interested to learn about Oman as well as SQCC’s programs\, scholarships and Arabic classes. URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-hosts-interns-from-the-national-council-on-u-s-arab-relations/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T183000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20220513T151645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220513T151645Z UID:1728-1655227800-1655231400@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:A Riddling Classic of Arabic Literature: Al-Hariri's Maqamat DESCRIPTION:RSVP using this link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=jjfaurzab&oeidk=a07ej6uld5oaed0f0e0 \nThe Maqamat of al-Hariri is a collection of stories from the 12th century CE about a vagabond trickster who uses his riddles and eloquence to dupe and delight his audiences. Al-Hariri’s stories were written in ornately rhymed Arabic prose and were considered a classic for centuries. Scholars across the Islamic world studied the text intensively\, wrote dozens of commentaries\, and composed their own stories in emulation of al-Hariri. This talk explores the reception of the Maqamat through its commentaries. Why did this collection become so widely celebrated? And why did it fall rapidly out of favor in the 19th century when it came to be eclipsed in the canon by other texts? To answer these questions\, this talk discusses the culture of reading\, riddling\, commentary\, and interpretation that made the Maqamat a riddling classic. URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/a-riddling-classic-of-arabic-literature-al-hariris-maqamat/ LOCATION:Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center\, 1100 16th St. NW.\, Washington\, DC\, 20036 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sqcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Summer-Poetry-and-Prose-2022.png ORGANIZER;CN="Arabic Department at SQCC":MAILTO:arabic@sqcc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220613T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220613T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20220613T182942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T183118Z UID:1788-1655143200-1655150400@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:EuroAsia Shorts: Italy and Oman DESCRIPTION:EuroAsia Shorts film festival is back with a new mixed format for 2022\, including both online and in-person screening events\, available free to viewers across the United States\, June 9 – 17.  To view all EuroAsia Shorts Film Festival events click here. \nThe Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center\, Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman and the Italian Cultural Institute\, Embassy of Italy are paired this year.  Reception to follow. All films are subtitled in English unless otherwise noted. **Registration for this event has reached capacity** \nMonday\, 13 June \n6:00 p.m. \nSultan Qaboos Cultural Center\n1100 16th Street NW \nConveniently located two blocks from Farragut North and Farragut West stations. Parking garages are located on L Street NW before the intersection with 16th Street. Street parking is also available. Registration is required and seating is limited. URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/euroasia-shorts-italy-and-oman/ LOCATION:Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center\, 1100 16th St. NW.\, Washington\, DC\, 20036 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sqcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Copy-of-Orange-and-Gray-Minimalist-Film-Festival-Instagram-Story-Instagram-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220607 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20220414T185317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T134211Z UID:1686-1654473600-1654559999@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:SABLA application is now open DESCRIPTION:Sabla is a 4-week intensive Arabic immersion program in Washington D.C. It is a scholarship-based program\, meaning all tuition is covered (please note that room and board are not covered). You and your cohort will not only continue to discover the beautiful language of Arabic but will learn more about the country of Oman and its culture. Additionally\, you will have an opportunity to explore Washington DC with SQCC and much more. For more information please visit https://www.sqcc.org/classes/sabla/   or   contact arabic@sqcc.org \nApplication due date extended to 6 June 2022. URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sabla-application-is-now-open/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sqcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Sabla-2022-Simple.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220601 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20220510T150936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T182623Z UID:1720-1653955200-1654041599@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:Looking for Omani Filmmakers and Short Films DESCRIPTION:Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center is looking for short films made by Omanis or filmed in the Sultanate of Oman to submit to the. For more information\, please email info@sqcc.org \n\nThe festival’s theme is “The Art of Life”\nThe film must be between 5-30 minutes\nCreated by an Omani or Filmed in the Sultanate of Oman\nAmateur or professional submissions are accepted\n\n  URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/looking-for-omani-filmmakers-and-short-films/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sqcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Omani-Short-Film-Flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220528 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20220627T141359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T141415Z UID:1799-1653609600-1653695999@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:Embassy Adoption Program Capstone Event with Seaton Elementary School DESCRIPTION:SQCC and the Embassy Adoption Program (EAP) concluded the 2021-2022 academic year with Seaton Elementary School students presenting their Capstone project on 27 May. The presentation opened with the playing of the National Anthem of Oman. Students shared what they learned about Oman during the school year\, in the form of skits and PowerPoint presentations. One group of students presented a skit about visiting Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque\, while another group of students performed a skit about the Aflaj irrigation systems. Other students presented on frankincense\, beaches in Oman\, and Omani traditional dishes. Students also presented Majmar painting artwork. The memorable visit included each student receiving a framed gift of his/her name written in Diwani Arabic font and a certificate of successful participation in the EAP program. Finally\, students and their teachers enjoyed a light lunch at SQCC.\nThe event was attended by Seaton Elementary School’s teachers\, representatives of the Embassy Adoption Program\, and SQCC’s Executive Director. URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/embassy-adoption-program-capstone-event-with-seaton-elementary-school/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sqcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/3-Resized.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220522 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20220524T135822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T135858Z UID:1735-1653091200-1653177599@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:SQCC Participates at the World Language Festival held at the Planet Word Museum DESCRIPTION:On 21 May\, SQCC participated at the World Language Festival 2022 held at the Planet Word Museum in partnership with the Washington\, DC Public Schools DCPS World Language Team.  Visitors to SQCC’s booth enjoyed the language activities offered by SQCC\, including Arabic calligraphy where staff wrote visitor’s names in Arabic on paper decorated with Arabesque designs. SQCC also offered an activity where visitors could learn to write Arabic phrases and words on dotted font. These words and phrases included: “Oman\,” “I love Oman\,” “Oman is a beautiful country\,” “How are you\,” “Thank you very much\,” “Good morning”\, “Good evening\,” “Peace be Upon You\,” and “Peace.” URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-participates-at-the-world-language-festival-held-at-the-planet-word-museum/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20220419T185052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220507T205134Z UID:1691-1651917600-1651939200@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:Passport DC: Around the World Embassy Tour 2022 DESCRIPTION:Oman will be participating in the Around the World Embassy Tour\, a Passport DC event on Saturday\, 7 May 2022.  Make sure to visit the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center to learn more about Oman and have some fun! This is event is free and open to the public. \n  URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/passport-dc-around-the-world-embassy-tour/ LOCATION:Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center\, 1100 16th St. NW.\, Washington\, DC\, 20036 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sqcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_6391-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SQCC":MAILTO:info@sqcc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220502 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20220412T172137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T172958Z UID:1681-1651363200-1651449599@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center has an opening for a Senior Program Officer DESCRIPTION:The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center has an opening for a Senior Program Officer \nPosition: Senior Program Officer \n  \nResponsibilities \nThe Senior Program Officer reports directly to SQCC’s Executive Director\, and supervises the work of programming staff and interns. \nUnder the direction of the Executive Director\, the senior program officer oversees all aspects of the Programs Department\, including\, but not limited to: \nManage the design and implementation of new and existing programs including: conferences\, workshops\, lectures and exhibitions \nIdentifies new opportunities for nationwide outreach \nProvide budgeting and oversight of internal and external programming \nServe as the point person and primary contact for SQCC’s fellowship and study abroad programs \nOversee K-12 education initiatives and solicit and align new lesson plans and content for our educational website\, ensuring it meets standards set by the U.S. Department of Education \nLead teacher training workshops\, group visits\, and school visits to the center \nRepresents the center at internal and external events \n  \nQualifications and Experience \n\n4-6 years of programmatic experience preferred\nMaster’s degree\, preferably in Middle East Studies\, Islamic Studies\, or International Relations\nKnowledge of Middle Eastern and specifically Omani culture\nExceptional writing\, presentation and public speaking skills\nDemonstrated experience in budgeting\, organization\, staff coordination and time management\nStrong critical thinking and analytical skills\nExperience with strategic planning\, scholarly research\, and grant oversight a plus\nTeaching experience\, including lesson plan design and implementation\nExperience traveling and/or living in the Arab world\, and proficiency in the Arabic language\nUnquestionable ethics and personal integrity\nAbility to travel as needed\nSome evening and weekend work required (10%)\nAbility to lift 50 lbs\n\n  \n  \nRequired Skills \n\nMS Office Products\nConstant Contact\nAdobe Creative Cloud Products\nHTML/SmartSite/WordPress\nPhotography\nVideo editing\nWriting for publication\n\n  \nTo Apply: \nInterested applicants must submit the following materials to jobs@sqcc.org \n\nResume\nCover letter\n\n  \nThe Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) is dedicated to educating the peoples of the United States and Oman about the breadth and richness of our two cultures.  SQCC promotes mutual respect and understanding between our nations and strives to educate a new generation of culturally sensitive and knowledgeable citizens in each society.  Through outreach programs\, scholarships\, lectures\, educational resources\, cultural partnerships\, and our Cultural Center in Washington\, DC\, SQCC brings the culture\, history\, and heritage of our nations to audiences in the US and abroad. \n  \nDue to the high volume of applicants\, only those selected for an interview will be notified. No inquiries please; no walk-ins URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/the-sultan-qaboos-cultural-center-has-an-opening-for-a-senior-program-officer/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sqcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SQCC-plan-slide1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220329 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220330 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20220329T173547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T173547Z UID:1672-1648512000-1648598399@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:SQCC hosted Students of Arabic Department from University James Madison DESCRIPTION:A group of students of Arabic Department at James Madison University visited SQCC on 25 April. Students toured the permanent exhibition\, where they learned about traditional Omani dresses\, handicrafts such as pottery\, basketry\, silver artwork and woodworking\, as well as the aflaj irrigation system. \nStudents also learned about Omani forts\, ships\, and trade. Students also asked about SQCC’s programs\, scholarships in Oman and at SQCC and evening classes\, as well as the Sabla summer Arabic immersion program. \nAfter the tour\, students mingled with SQCC staffers and visited SQCC’s library and learned more about Oman through a wide range of publications about cultural heritage in both English and Arabic. Students also asked many questions about the services offered by SQCC’s library. URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-hosted-students-of-arabic-department-from-university-james-madison/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220329 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220330 DTSTAMP:20260405T140759 CREATED:20220329T172513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T172513Z UID:1664-1648512000-1648598399@www.sqcc.org SUMMARY:SQCC visits Seaton Elementary School for the fifth session of the Embassy Adoption Program DESCRIPTION:On 20 March\, SQCC visited the fifth graders of Seaton Elementary School for fifth session of the Embassy Adoption Program (EAP)\, a partnership program between DC Public Schools and Washington Performing Arts. \nSQCC staff spoke to the students about the global issue of climate change\, with respect to the world in general and Oman in particular. Students learned how climate change could negatively affect nature\, the environment and the habitats of animals. \nLater on\, Students made their own mini gardens by planting small cacti in terrariums to visualize and experience the similarities between the ecosystems in both Oman and parts of the U.S. The session aims to prepare students to represent Oman at the DCPS Mini United Nations\, which will be held in June at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington\, D.C. URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-visits-seaton-elementary-school-for-the-fifth-session-of-the-embassy-adoption-program/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR