The College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to invite you to participate with a research paper at the 10th Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference of the Gulf Studies Center at Qatar University:
Bridging Tradition and Progress: Social Transformation Trends in the GCC States
Date: 16 - 17 November 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Doha Time)
Location: Qatar University, College of Law Building (I09), Auditorium (B239)
Dedicated to examining the critical interplay between cultural heritage and modernization in the Gulf region, this distinguished two-day event will bring together a number of leading scholars, academics, researchers, policymakers, and community figures for substantive dialogue and scholarly engagement.
Conference Focus
As GCC states pursue ambitious national transformation agendas, this conference will explore how these states balance modernization with the preservation of identity, heritage, and social cohesion. Themes include identity, education, family, migration, soft power, and more—framed by the region's National Visions.
Key Themes (including but not limited to):
- GCC National Identity in a Changing World
- Gulf Cultural Heritage
- The Role of Family and Marriage Institutions in Social Development
- Education Reform and Youth Identity
- Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy
- Economic Development and Social Change
- Migration Trends and Diversity in the GCC
Submission Deadlines:
- Abstract [300 and 500 words]: 20 June 2025
- A short, updated biography (200 words) and personal photo: 25 June 2025
- Notification of acceptance: 15 July 2025
- Full paper: 1 October 2025
Paper Guidelines:
- Full paper: 5000 words, excluding references
- Referencing: APA format
Kindly indicate your area of expertise in the proposed topic, and send the above requirements via the email: GSevents@qu.edu.qa
Conference Details:
- Attendance on the 16th and 17th of November, 2025 at Qatar University.
- Travel and accommodation will be covered for all accepted international participants by the organizing party.