H.E. Ali Javed, Pakistan's Ambassador to Oman hosted the 'Civil Societies Dialogue', an interactive, full spectrum initiative launched in 2016 over a Luncheon at 'Pakistan House' and awarded 'Certificates of Excellence' to honor Omani nationals for substantive services to promoting bilateral understanding and friendship. The Ambassador also expressed gratitude to the guests for their contributions to "Islamic Solidarity Magazine" whose "Special Edition - National Day of Oman" was simultaneously released in both capitals in December in Urdu and Arabic languages. The Ambassador appreciated Ameer Hamza, Editor of the Magazine, and an enterprising young Pakistani residing in Muscat, for promoting intellectual exchanges and celebrating National Day of Oman via Special Edition of the Magazine. The recipients of Certificates included, HE Sheikh Hatim Al Taie, Member State Council & Chairman Al Roya Group, Dr. Saeed Al Mamari, Adviser Ministry of Endowment & Religious Affairs, Mohamed Issa Al Zadjali, Chairman Muscat Media Group, Eman Bint Rashid Al Ghafriyah, Chairperson Omani Women's Association, Maryam Zadjali, President Omani Society of Fine Arts, Awad bin Saeed Baquwair, Chairman Oman Journalist Association, Shaikh Said Saqlawi, President Oman Society for Writers & Literati, Dr. Muhammad Al Zaini, Professor of Philosophy, Dr. Sulaiman Al Hussani, Writer, Abdullah Abri, Deputy Dean Faculty of Law, Sultan Qaboos University, Dr. Muhammad Al Harthi, Sultan Qaboos Center for Culture & Science, Dr. Tahira Al Lwatiyah, Writer/Columnist, Sheikha Sarah Ali Albrakyah, Poet/Columnist, Shaikh Hilal Hassan Al Lawati, Intellectual, Dr. Saif Al Hadi, Anchor Person/Writer, Salim Al Jahwari, Senior Journalist & Editor Oman Daily and Mr. Ameer Hamza. A unique and extraordinary platform, 'Civil Societies Dialogue', was conceived by H.E. Ali Javed. This year's theme was "Peace for Prosperity" whereas in 2016 the inaugural session was themed, 'Commonality of Strategic Vision'. Pakistan Embassy - Muscat January 11,2018.