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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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  • SQCC Hosts a group from Frederick (MD) Community College

    On 10 January SQCC hosted a group from Frederick (MD) Community College for a pre-departure briefing to Oman led by Linda Pappas Funsch, Professor of Middle East & Islamic Studies/ILR. The group is set to visit Oman at the end of this month. The group is comprised of thirteen senior citizens from the Frederick County,…

  • SQCC Hosts Students from Georgetown University

    On January 18, SQCC hosted Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and MENA Forum, a graduate organization for students interested in the region academically, culturally, and professionally. Students visited SQCC's library and learned more about Oman through a wide range of publications about cultural heritage, both English and Arabic. Students were intrigued and asked many…

  • On 31 January, SQCC visited Bancroft Elementary School in Washington, DC as part of the Embassy Adoption Program (EAP). EAP is a special collaboration between Washington Performing Arts and D.C. Public Schools. Students recalled what they learned about Oman in the previous two sessions. After a short PowerPoint presentation entitled Omani Frankincense Burner: A Brief…

  • Represent Oman

    DC, Bangladesh

    SQQC is looking for short films to enter into the EUROASIA Film Festival 2023 in Washington DC. Criteria and How to Enter The film shorts should be between 5 to 30 minutes The film should be created by an Omani director OR filmed in the Sultanate Amateur or professional submissions are accepted Email [email protected] with…

  • 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.

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.