The U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT) Band is a U.S. military band deployed specifically to play popular music throughout the region. The band is comprised of servicemen and women who use their musical talents, serving in the United States Air Force as full-time musicians. They perform to boost morale as well as share American …
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By U.S. Embassy in Oman | 14 May, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, News, Press Releases
On April 29, at Al Bustan Palace, the U.S. Embassy in Muscat celebrated the 243rd anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. U.S. Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman Marc J. Sievers welcomed guest of honor His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Obaid Al Saidi, Minister of Health, as well as …
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By U.S. Embassy in Oman | 30 April, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Events, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Oman
Ramadan Kareem from the U.S. Embassy in Muscat
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By U.S. Embassy in Oman | 17 May, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, U.S. & Oman
The U.S. Embassy hosted its annual National Day celebration on May 7 at the Barr al Jissah Shangri La Resort, to commemorate the 242nd year of U.S. independence and to pay tribute to the enduring partnership between the United States and the Sultanate of Oman. U.S. Ambassador Marc J. Sievers welcomed the events guest of …
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By U.S. Embassy in Oman | 8 May, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Press Releases, Public Affairs
We were thrilled to sit down with Dianne Reeves Music during her recent visit to Muscat to perform at the Royal Opera House. Happy International Jazz
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By U.S. Embassy in Oman | 30 April, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Video
In cooperation with the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Information, American photographer Isaac Pacheco, Editor-in-Chief of State Magazine, conducted workshops for the Oman Photography Association and the Oman Journalists Association on December 6. Both workshops highlighted the power of images in communicating messages to different audiences. Pacheco also demonstrated practical techniques to …
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By U.S. Embassy in Oman | 26 December, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, News, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism | Tags: photography, press release, tourism
Many community members of U.S. Embassy Muscat enjoy traveling throughout Oman and getting to know the wonderful sights and experiences the Sultanate has to offer. Featured here are some of the photographs taken by Embassy personnel from their travels in Oman. We hope these images and stories inspire you to explore the Sultanate as well, …
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By U.S. Embassy in Oman | 11 July, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Travel & Tourism | Tags: photography, tourism
Visiting American poet Glenis Redmond inspired the audience at the Lounge with her performance and personality. The U.S. Embassy Muscat hosted Ms. Redmond on a visit to Muscat in February of 2016, in commemoration of black history month. Glenis Redmond led writing workshops and gave poetry readings at various public and private locations. Poetry of Inclusion and Inspiration Glenis …
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By U.S. Embassy in Oman | 21 February, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Education | Tags: art, culture, english, poetry, speaker