Conference Announcement: Bridging Tradition and Progress: Social Transformation Trends in the GCC States

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10th Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference of the Qatar University Gulf Studies Center 

Date: November 16 and 17, 2025
Location: Qatar University, College of Law Building (I09), Auditorium (B239)
For more info: https://www.qu.edu.qa/en-us/conference/iicgsc/Pages/default.aspx

Description

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.