Events at SQCC
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 Young Professionals in International Affairs(YPIA)
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…
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Oman Night at Maydan
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…
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Professional Development Business Arabic Immersion Workshop
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…
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Public Lecture with Dr. Jeremy Prestholdt
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…
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Omani Minister and U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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 &…
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Afternoon Arts & Crafts at SQCC – Omani Doors
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…
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Public Lecture with Dr. Elizabeth Perry – Ecotourism in Oman
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…
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Accueil Washington Visits SQCC
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…
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SQCC Hosted Students From Lorien Woods School
SQCC Hosted Students From Lorien Woods School On Friday 11 October, the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center hosted students from Lorien Woods Elementary School in Virginia. Students split into two groups…
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SQCC Hosted Majmar Painting Workshop at UHCL Arts School
SQCC Hosted Majmar Painting Workshop at UHCL Arts School On Monday 21 October, SQCC visited University of Houston-Clear Lake's Art School in Clear Lake, Texas. A group of homeschool students…
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.