In his efforts on promoting cultural dialogue, Al-Ismaily met with Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II in Muscat to discuss issues of cultural and religious exchanges in which they spoke about the history of religions, especially that of Syriac Orthodox Church and its presence in Oman. The discussions took place in the presence of Mor Clemis Daniel Kourieh, Metropolitan of Beirut, Raban Joseph Bali, Patriarchal Secretary and Media Office Director [11]