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U.S. Ambassador to Oman Gary A. Grappo donates books to the American Corner at the Modern College of Business and Science in Muscat.

American Corners are partnerships between the Public Affairs Section of the United States Embassy and Omani host institutions. U.S. Embassy Muscat maintains six Corners in Oman at the following locations: Muscat, Rustaq, Buraimi, Sohar, and Salalah. The purpose of an American Corner is to provide accurate and authoritative information about the United States to the general public in Oman. Users can find information about American history and culture, or how to study in the U.S., or how to do business with American companies. Most importantly, the Corners provide a convenient location for Americans and Omanis to share ideas and learn about each other’s society and values. In addition to Oman, there are over 350 American Corners worldwide (more)

 

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Salalah Students See "Views of America"

On August 29, Embassy Muscat's Assistant Public Affairs Officer (APAO) presented the film "Views of America" to approximately twenty-five students at the Salalah American Corner.  Salalah is Oman's second-largest city (approx. 200,000), located in the far south near the Yemeni border.  The film included footage of Thomas Jefferson's home "Monticello" in autumn; a small town in Indiana; snow in the United States during the winter season; and the New Jersey boardwalk on America's east coast.  

Deputy Chief-of-Mission Visits Salalah Corner

On July 15, Deputy Chief-of-Mission (DCM) Alfred Fonteneau visited the Salalah Corner, accompanied by APAO and Public Affairs Specialist Said al Harthy.  The DCM discussed overall Corner activities with the Corner Director, and introduced himself to students in an English-language class.  Later that night, he attended the opening ceremony of the "Khareef Festival" in Salalah.

Ambassador Grappo Donates Books to Salalah Corner

In May, Ambassador Gary A. Grappo visited the Salalah American Corner as part of his tour to the Dhofar governorate.  The Ambassador was accompanied by Robert Arbuckle, head of the Public Affairs Section at Embassy Muscat, and Eric Carlson, who heads the Political/Economic section.  The Ambassador enjoyed visiting with students and staff as he donated a World Book Encyclopedia and an "Easy Reader" series of books to the Corner. 

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