We were delighted to host the 3rd AGAPS Graduate Workshop on July 25, 2026. The event was an opportunity to connect graduate students with other Gulf scholars including senior researchers who provided substantial feedback on each chapter. A big thanks …
With MESA 2025 conference starting tomorrow (Nov 22-25), we wanted to share all of the exciting AGAPS events that we have planned for you at this year’s conference. We hope that you can join us! Annual Business MeetingSaturday, November 22nd …
10th Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference of the Qatar University Gulf Studies Center Date: November 16 and 17, 2025Location: 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 …
Organized by the University of Manchester and Sharjah University Islamic Feminism: Hermeneutics and ActivismWednesday, November 26, 2025 | 5:00 – 6:30 PM (UAE) |1:00 – 2:30 PM (UK)Location: Online | Language: EnglishRegistration Link: Click Here to Register Dr Mulki Al-Sharmani …
Empowering Muslim Women in Scientific Research-Monthly Webinar Series Read more →
Winter 2026 and Spring 2026 The Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World invites distinguished scholars to apply for its Research Writing Retreat, to be held in Winter 2026 and Spring 2026. Taking place at NYU Abu …
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“New Directions in the Study of the Arab World” February 24-26, 2025 The NYU Abu Dhabi Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World program invites applications from international doctoral students for its upcoming Graduate Student Research Workshop to …
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BRISMES CONFERENCE 2021KNOWLEDGE, POWER AND MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES. 5 JULY – 9 JULY 2021There are over 80 sessions planned, each offering something different and exciting, however here are some you don’t want to miss! Meet the BRISMES Committee on Academic …
Towards a new ‘comprehensive security’ in the Gulf7th-10th November, 2021 RationaleSince the beginning of the 21st century, the Gulf region has encountered multiple new and old security challenges of different natures. Among others, these challenges included: Intermittent political unrest provoked …
6th Annual International Conference of the Gulf Studies Center – Qatar University Read more →
We’re excited to call for applications for our first Graduate Student Workshop! Graduate students are invited to present their research and receive substantive feedback on a chapter of their dissertation. Please send an application by January 17th!
The 54th Annual Meeting of the Middle East Studies Association (MESA), Washington DC, 5-17 October 2020, will be online this year due to the COVID situation. The original meeting days of 10-13 October 2020 are reserved for MESA plenary events …