Omani – American Press Forum

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Omani-American Press Forum Events

8-10 March 2022

8 March Opening Reception 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

• Welcoming Remarks by HE Ambassador Al Tai
• Remarks by Dr. Mohammed Al-Araimi, President of the Omani Journalists’ Association

9 March Press Forum Agenda 9:30 – 4:00 p.m.

9:30 HE Ambassador Moosa Hamdan Al Tai, Welcoming Remarks

9:40 Omani-American Historical Relations:

• Dr. Muhammad Al Araimi
• Dr. Allen Fromherz, Oman- U.S. Relations in the 19th Century

10:30 Oman as a Stabilizing Constant in the Arabian Gulf

• Dr. Zakaria Al Muharrami, “Global Citizenship: An Omani Approach”
• J.E. Peterson, “Omani-American Relations Under Qaboos”
• Dr. Obaid Al Shaqsi, “Oman’s Image in the U.S. Press”

11:45 Lunch will be served on the 3rd Floor

1:15 Omani Journalism:

• Hatim Al-Tai, Omani Journalism between the Past and the Present
• Ms. Linda Pappas Funsch, “Omani Women in the Public Sphere”
• Ms. Jihan ALamki, “Women’s Journalism in the Sultanate of Oman”

2:20 Coffee Break

2:30 Oman 2040: Taking Advantage of Economic Opportunities

• Ms. Sharifa Al Barami, “Oman as an Economic, Tourist, and Investment Component”
• Mrs. Simin Curtis, “Oman-U.S.: the Free Trade Agreement & Opportunities for U.S. Companies.

10 March An Evening of Omani and American Poetry, Literature and Music 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

• Ms. Bushra Khalfan Al Wahaibi, Narrative reading of her novel, “Al Bagh”
• Aisha Al Saifi, Omani Poet
• Tahira Jamal, Omani Violinist
• Sandra Beasley, American Poet
• Anne Rasmussen, American Musician

Reception to Follow