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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T080000
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SUMMARY:2019 World Arabic Language Day at SQCC
DESCRIPTION:Guests gathered at SQCC on Tuesday\, 10 December for an early celebration of World Arabic Language Day. This year’s theme was “The Arabic Language Through Music” which featured a public lecture with live demonstrations\, musical performances\, and a reception.  Dr. Rasmussen\, Professor of Music and Ethnomusicology at William & Mary\, led a discussion about the traditional music and instruments throughout the Arab world and the Arabic language used to describe music.  Accompanying Dr. Rasmussen’s presentation of her field research across three continents were two other musicians\, Mr. Laith Alattar (‘ud) and Ms. Sanam Analoui (percussion). Together\, the trio ensemble shared stories and provided lively demonstrations of Arabic music and presentations of their respective instruments. Afterwards\, a reception was held upstairs featuring Middle Eastern fare\, more musical performances\, singing. 2019 World Arabic Language Day at SQCC was an informative and fun event to conclude the year.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/2019-world-arabic-language-day-at-sqcc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T095818
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SUMMARY:2019 8th Annual Winternational Celebration in Washington\, D.C.
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, 5 December\, SQCC represented Oman at the 8th annual Winternational Celebration at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. SQCC represented the Omani Embassy by showcasing a variety of cultural traditions from the Sultanate to entertain and teach throngs of curious visitors about Oman’s rich history. SQCC’s booth featured majmars\, dates\, frankincense\, kumas\, textiles\, and a variety of publications about Oman’s history and Omani society. The Oman booth was a unique festival feature in a bustling global marketplace with more than 50 embassies promoting their countries through vibrant and displays of visual art and cultural treasures.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/2019-8th-annual-winternational-celebration-in-washington-d-c/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T095818
CREATED:20200513T141042Z
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SUMMARY:Frederick Community College Student Group Visits SQCC
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, 4 December\, SQCC welcomed adult continuing learning students from Frederick Community College. The students\, joined by their professor and current SQCC fellow\, Mrs. Linda Pappas Funsch\, enjoyed a tour of the SQCC permanent exhibition which explored Oman’s fascinating history. After the tour students listened to a cultural lecture about Omani culture and social norms in preparation for the trip to Oman in early 2020. The students concluded their visit to SQCC with a visit to SQCC’s current photography exhibition\, “Oman –– A Vision of Modernity.”
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/frederick-community-college-student-group-visits-sqcc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T095818
CREATED:20200513T140948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T140948Z
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SUMMARY:SQCC Launches Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center Library hosted its inaugural session of the SQCC Book Club on 4 December\, 2019. The club’s mission is to promote reading and discussion of literature from or about the Sultanate of Oman. The first meeting included a group discussion of selected stories from My Grandmother’s Stories: Folk Tales from Dhofar by Khadija bint Alawi Al-Dhahab and translated into English by W. Scott Chahanovich. \n  \nThe book features a collection of fifteen folktales passed down orally from generation to generation in Oman. The author\, who grew up in Oman’s southern province of Dhofar\, transcribed and compiled these stories about princesses\, peasants\, genies\, and talking animals. These traditional folk tales give readers of all ages a unique glimpse into Omani life and customs. \n  \nBook club members read aloud excerpts from three folks tales – The Sly Fox\, The Magic Ring\, and The Prince and the Clever Maiden. Many SQCC Book Club members drew parallels from the morals found in these Dhofari stories to lessons from folktales found in both Eastern and Western traditions. Omani coffee and dates accompanied the discussion. The next session of the SQCC Book Club will be scheduled in March\, 2020. \n  \n If you are interested or someone you know would like to  join the SQCC book club\, please email library@sqcc.org with the subject line: “SQCC Book Club”.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-launches-book-club/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T095818
CREATED:20200513T140718Z
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SUMMARY:SQCC travels to Austin\, TX for 2019 NCSS Conference
DESCRIPTION:SQCC traveled to Austin\, Texas for the 2019 National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) conference on November 22-23. The SQCC exhibition booth promoted the Indian Ocean in World History (IOWH) website\, which is a well-known resource among American teachers for teaching on Oman and the Indian Ocean region. SQCC staff also promoted the new An Ocean of Paper database and how its materials could be utilized in upper level social studies courses. The booth also promoted other SQCC educational resources available to teachers by request.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-travels-to-austin-tx-for-2019-ncss-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T095818
CREATED:20200513T140739Z
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SUMMARY:SQCC hosted students from LaSalle-Backus Education Campus as part of Embassy Adoption Program
DESCRIPTION:SQCC hosted students from LaSalle-Backus Education Campus as part of EAP Program \n  \nThe Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center hosted a fifth grade class from LaSalle-Backus Education Campus as part of the Embassy Adoption Program (EAP) on Tuesday 19 November. EAP is a special collaboration between Washington Performing Arts and D.C. Public Schools. Students toured SQCC’s permanent exhibition featuring examples of traditional Omani dress\, a model of Oman’s irrigation system (known in Arabic as falaj)\, and a variety of cultural items including traditional silverwork and model dhows. Students received miniature World Traveler/Welcome to Oman passports stamped with the Omani emblem and SQCC logo. Students also received name tags with their names\, grade level\, and school in Arabic. \n\nAfter their tour\, the group listened to a presentation on Oman’s culture\, history\, and people. During the presentation\, students learned about the collection and utility of frankincense as they passed around traditional Omani frankincense burners called majmars. Most students touched and smelled frankincense for the first time. Students also asked questions about daily life\, food\, traditions\, and culture in Oman.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-hosted-students-from-lasalle-backus-education-campus-as-part-of-embassy-adoption-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191115T170000
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SUMMARY:SQCC Travels to New Orleans for Middle East Studies Association Conference
DESCRIPTION:From 15-17 November\, SQCC exhibited at the Book Bazaar of the Middle Eastern Studies Association (MESA) Annual Meeting in New Orleans\, Louisiana. The MESA annual meeting is the largest gathering of academics and researchers focused on the Middle East in the U.S. At MESA\, SQCC promoted its new primary source database\, An Ocean of Paper\, which seeks to stimulate new research in the social history of the Sultanate by collecting\, cataloging\, and publishing the thousands of deeds (called waraqas) produced by Omanis in South Arabia and East Africa during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Staffers also spoke to conference attendees about the cultural and educational programs that SQCC offers\, including SALAM\, Sabla\, Evening Arabic Classes for Professionals\, the Research Fellowship and the SQCC library.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-travels-to-new-orleans-for-middle-east-studies-association-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T095818
CREATED:20200513T140413Z
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SUMMARY:SQCC Hosts Poetry & Prose Series with Dr. Emily Drumsta
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, 13 November\, SQCC hosted the final Poetry & Prose Series lecture of 2019. The guest of honor was Dr. Emily Drumsta\, Brown University\, who delivered a lecture on Iraqi poet Nazik al-Malaʾikah. Many Arabic speakers\, SQCC students and teachers\, and friends of SQCC attended the session. A biography of the poet was presented followed by a discussion of the poem “Revolt Against the Sun” and a Q&A session. Omani coffee and dates were served at the event. A video of the lecture can be found here.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-hosts-poetry-prose-series-with-dr-emily-drumsta/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T095818
CREATED:20200513T140334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T140334Z
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SUMMARY:SQCC Hosts Non-Native Arabic Debate Competition
DESCRIPTION:On 9 November\, SQCC hosted the Non-Native Arabic Debate Competition in front of a live audience comprised of SQCC students\, family\, and friends. SQCC’s Arabic Debate Society concluded their first season in this final show-down between teams of non-native speakers in front of a public audience. Across its three rounds\, contestants put their Arabic verbal and rhetorical skills to the test with cash prizes\, championship trophies\, and bragging rights to the victors. Following the event\, a reception was held for participants and guests. The next round of SQCC’s Arabic Debate Society will begin Spring 2020. If interested in joining the Arabic Debate Society\, please contact arabic@sqcc.org for more information.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-hosts-non-native-arabic-debate-competition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T095818
CREATED:20200513T140244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T140244Z
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SUMMARY:SQCC Hosts Film Night - Sons of Sinbad
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, 5 November\, SQCC welcomed guests to its film night featuring\, ‘Sons of Sinbad – A History of Oman’. A full room of guests snacked on popcorn while enjoying this 3-part documentary series\, which  tells the tale of Oman’s seafaring legacy. The films navigate the maritime silk road and traverse the Indian Ocean. Aided by the monsoon winds\, Omani dhows ferried precious cargo and goods across the 3\,000 miles of the Indian Ocean\, annually. The dependable frequency of this trade built lasting bridges of cultural and economic exchange that still exist today. ‘Sons of Sinbad’ plunges into the depths of this history and brings the stories and legends of the Sultanate’s past to life. Photos from the event can be found here.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-hosts-film-night-sons-of-sinbad/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T095818
CREATED:20200513T140146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T140146Z
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SUMMARY:SQCC Hosts Poetry & Prose Series with Dr. Levi Thompson
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, 29 October\, Dr. Levi Thompson delivered the third lecture in the Arabic Poetry & Prose Series at SQCC. Dr. Thompson\, assistant professor of Arabic at the University of Colorado Boulder\, presented on the poem “Rain Song” (أنشودة المطر) by Iraqi poet Badr Shakir al-Sayyab. His lecture featured a biography of the poet\, discussion of the technical aspects of the poem\, and a recitation of the poem in Arabic. After the talk\, the audience participated in a Q&A session with Dr. Thompson. \nVideo of the lecture can be found here.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-hosts-poetry-prose-series-with-dr-levi-thompson/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T095818
CREATED:20200513T140111Z
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SUMMARY:SQCC Hosts “The Art of Arabic Calligraphy”
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Reed Society for Sacred Arts\, SQCC hosted a public dialogue between master calligrapher Nuria Garcia Masip and her former student\, and now master\, “Khalid” Pablo Casado. The two artists came to SQCC and spoke to an enthralled audience about their respective and shared journeys into the world of Arabic calligraphy and to becoming master calligraphers.
URL:https://www.sqcc.org/event/sqcc-hosts-the-art-of-arabic-calligraphy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T095818
CREATED:20200513T140007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T140007Z
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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:20260613T095818
CREATED:20200513T135841Z
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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:20260613T095818
CREATED: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:20260613T095818
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:20260613T095818
CREATED: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:20260613T095818
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:20260613T095818
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:20260613T095818
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:20260613T095818
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:20260613T095818
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:20260613T095818
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:20260613T095818
CREATED: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:20260613T095818
CREATED:20200513T134145Z
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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:20260613T095818
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:20260613T095818
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:20260613T095818
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:20260613T095818
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:20260613T095818
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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