The Sixth International Conference

The Sixth International Conference

Oman’s Relationship with the Countries of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf from the Seventeenth

to the Nineteenth Century

The conference aims to examine Oman’s relationships with the countries of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf, including in-depth study of the region’s political, economic, social, civilizational, and cultural history. This includes elements of unity among the territories, and the richness of diversity in their communities, and the continuous change in the customs and traditions, which enriched the population coexistence of cultural and urban life. This confirms the mutual view between the Sultanate of Oman and the countries of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf, which highlights these aspects and the embodiment of this relationship, the continuation, the development of communication, and brotherhood. This has resulted in having strong family ties between these communities. This also highlights the cultural interaction in drawing paths for relationships between Oman and the countries of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf.

Therefore, the National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA), Sultanate of Oman, decided to organize this international conference to review the march of history and culture of Oman and the countries of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf. By searching for the roots and references of historical evolution, history is a repository of experience, which reveals facts that one must make full use of. Indeed, this can be realized by resorting to original references and sources, in an effort to write a comprehensive history that is based on a thorough scientific approach. Due to the lack of references and research findings in Arabic and foreign libraries, as well as the lack of awareness of the Omani presence and its contributions to these areas, and the fear of the absence of the Omani cultural and historic achievements, the need for compiling such heritage has been felt. Therefore, this conference will focus on presenting research papers that examine parts of the cultural aspects of Oman and its humanitarian contributions to human civilization in these areas. It will also be an important asset that highlights this significant part of history, investigated by scholars and researchers from different parts of the world.

Objectives of the Conference

1. Studying the impact of Omani maritime activity and its association with navigation and trade with the countries of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf from the Seventeenth to nineteenth century
2. Reviewing the development of Omani shipbuilding, its characteristics and comparing it with the ship industry in the Indian Ocean and Gulf countries
3. Studying the types and movement of goods between the Indian Ocean and Gulf countries
4. Determining the role of the Omani tribal movement and its impact on family bonding, customs and traditions among the Gulf countries
5. Identifying the dimensions of the political and economic relationship between Oman and the Indian Ocean and the Gulf countries
6. Studying the dimensions and diplomatic determinants of Oman, the Indian Ocean and the Gulf countries
7. Analyzing historical and cultural dimensions of Oman’s relations with the Indian Ocean and the Gulf countries
8. Focusing on the cultural role played by Oman over the historical periods
9. Shedding light on the economic, social, political and cultural changes in the regions of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf, and the Omani role and its effects in these areas
10. Studying the Omani tribal movement and its impact on the convergence and diversity of the population in the Gulf countries
11. Analyzing the role of European relations and aspects of relations with countries such as France, Britain, the Ottoman Empire and the USA with the imams, rulers and sultans of Oman, and their impact on Omani relations with the Indian Ocean and the Gulf countries
12. The impact of Omani and Islamic civilization in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf countries in relation to archaeological sites, architecture, arts, writings, inscriptions, civil constructions, such as mosques and palaces, military buildings such as castles and forts
13. Economic movement and commercial activity between the Omani ports and the ports of the countries of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf
14. Evaluation of intellectual production in various forms in Oman, the Indian Ocean and the Gulf countries.

Conference Themes

1. Historical and Political Theme
2. Geographical and Population Theme
3. Economic and Social Theme
4. Literary, Linguistic and Cultural Theme
5. Documents, Manuscripts and Archaeological Theme.

The aims of this volume are to achieve its objectives through reviewing the following main themes:

First: The Historical and Political Theme

1. Studying the role of Omani and Muslim traders in the establishment of commercial, political and cultural relations, including the spread of Islam in the Indian Ocean countries from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century
2. Determining the impact of foreign occupation on the commercial and social communication with Oman and the Gulf countries
3. Identifying the Omani contribution to the dissemination of Islam in the Indian Ocean countries
4. Studying the pattern of relations between Oman and the Indian Ocean and the Gulf countries
5. Highlighting and analyzing the importance of communication between Oman and countries of the Gulf and its impact on strengthening family and civil relations among the peoples
6. Identifying the political trends between the States of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf and the impact on the political situation during the mentioned period.
   

Second: The Geographical and Population Theme

1. Studying the role of climatic and geographical conditions in deepening communication between the Omanis and the Indian Ocean and the Gulf countries from the seventeenth to nineteenth century
2. Determining the role of the Omani tribal movement and its impact on family bonding, customs and traditions among the Gulf countries
3. Reference to population assets, and studying the impact of migrations on the nature of relationships and diversity among different populations
4. Studying the importance of coastal cities and the Omani sailing movement for the Indian Ocean and the Gulf countries
5. Studying the importance of marine navigation and communication between the Omani ports and the Indian Ocean and the Gulf countries
6. Highlighting and analyzing the role of Oman and its geographical location, and neighborhood connection and relations from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century with the Indian Ocean and the Gulf countries
7. Determining the importance of the Omani human role in recognizing the important cities, towns and ports on the shores of the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea and the Gulf
8. Analyzing the demographic structure and its impact on the population and the natural environment in Oman, the Indian Ocean and the Gulf
9. Studying the environmental and climatic conditions, such as rain, drought, cyclones, accidents, disasters, famines and epidemics.

Third: The Economic and Social Theme

1. Studying and analyzing the role of Omani merchants and scientists in the dissemination of Islam and Arab culture in the Indian Ocean countries from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century
2. Highlighting the role of Islam and Muslims in the Indian Ocean countries
3. Describing the commercial activity of Omanis in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf countries, and its impact on social and economic life
4. Studying the impact of economic interaction on the flourishing of agricultural, commercial and social activities, trade exchange, import and export of products between the Omanis, the Indian Ocean and the Gulf countries
5. Determining the types of Omani commercial vessels and their impact on economic and commercial life
6. Analyzing social and economic effects of religious events and festivals, and social events in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf countries
7. Studying and highlighting the commonalities between the components of the Omani society and the peoples, of the Arab Gulf countries.

Fourth: The Literary, Linguistic, and Cultural Theme

1. Analyzing and highlighting the role of scientific and cultural activities, including the authorship movement, the educational system, its means and institutions in Oman, the Indian Ocean and the Gulf countries
2. Studying the impact of Arabic on languages in the Indian Ocean countries and their relations with the local languages
3. Literary and linguistic analysis of the role of poetry and prose writing in the Indian Ocean and Gulf countries
4. Studying the influence of Arab prose discourse on local culture in the Indian Ocean and Gulf countries
5. Analyzing and highlighting the role of trips in enriching literary and cultural knowledge between Oman and the Indian Ocean and Gulf countries
6. Evaluation of the factors that led to the use of local languages in the Indian Ocean countries and to what extent they were influenced by the Arabic language.

Fifth: Documents, Manuscripts, and Archaeological Theme

1. Studying the importance of documents in the field of conservation, maintenance and insurance of the national memory of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf counties
2. Analysis the European role and its impact on the components of documents and manuscripts in the countries of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf
3. Determining the importance of manuscripts in preserving historical, philosophical, literary and linguistic aspects
4. Studying the results of what has been documented through the documents and monuments of the Omani Islamic architecture and their impact on mosques, walls, castles, forts, palaces, houses in the Indian Ocean countries.

The Sixth International Conference

Oman’s Relationship with the Countries of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf from the Seventeenth

to the Nineteenth Century

Conference Location: TBA

Dates: December 2017

Deadlines for Participation in the Conference:

1. Each conference paper should focus on one of the above-mentioned conference themes.
2. Please, email the completed Participation Form and attachments to: conference@nraa.gov.om

The form should be accompanied by a copy of a valid passport for more than six months and by a personal photo

3. The deadline for receiving the Participation Form and an abstract is on 15 August 2017.
4. Applicants for participation in the conference, whose abstracts are accepted, will be notified by 25 August 2017.
5. Complete papers should be received by the Scientific Committee of the Conference no later than 25 October 2017.
6. The scientific Committee of the Conference & the Editorial Committee’s decision to accept the complete paper will be sent by 5 November 2017.

For further inquiries and information about the conference, please communicate via the following email: conference@nraa.gov.om or contact phone number:

(+968) 24130334 / 24130340

Conditions for Participation in the Conference

The submitted research paper shall comply with the following terms:

1. It should be authentic, innovative, and directly relevant to the conference’s themes and state if it was published or delivered in previous conferences.
2. It should not be published or delivered in previous conferences.
3. The research paper should be written in a clear and suitable manner for international audience of academicians, decision makers and practitioners.
4. The abstract of the research paper should consist of about 250 words, both in Arabic and English.
5. The research paper should consist of maximum 5000 words including references and notes.
6. Only one researcher should participate in each research paper.
7. Both Arabic and English Research should be in font of Times New Roman, in size 16” for the title, 14” for the headlines, and 12” for the body.
8. A researcher is allowed to participate in one research paper only.
9. The research paper should be sent via email (MS Word).
10. The scientific committee has the right to reject any research paper that does not meet the scientific requirements.
11. The accepted research papers will be published in a special book in accordance with the recommendations of the scientific committee; and the organizing body only reserves its copyrights.
12. Footnotes and references notes should be included according to the attached Appendix: “Note to Authors for English and Arabic Manuscripts“
13. The participation form should be filled in as the following:

• Personal information
• A neew personal photo
• A research paper abstract both in English and Arabic
• Bio-data both in English and Arabic
• A copy of the passport valid for one year from the date of the announcement of the conference.

Note to Authors for English and Arabic Manuscripts

Papers should be original. If there is overlap with material published elsewhere, details should be given.

Papers should be written in easily accessible style, suitable for international audience of academics, policy makers ad PR actioners.

Basic Form

APA (American Psychological Association) style is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences, such as history, geography, political science, literature and linguistics.

APA style dictates that authors are named last name followed by initials; publication year goes between parentheses, followed by a period. The title of the article is in sentence-case, meaning only the first word and proper nouns in the title are capitalized. The periodical title is run in title case, and is followed by the volume number which, with the title, is also italicized. If a digital object identifier (DOI) has been assigned to the article that you are using, you should include this after the page numbers for the article. If no DOI has been assigned and you are accessing the periodical online, use the URL of the website from which you are retrieving the periodical.

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Title of Periodical, volume number (issue number), pages.

Article in Journal Paginated by Volume

Journals that are paginated by volume begin with page one in issue one, and continue numbering issue two where issue one ended, etc.

Harlow, H. F. (1983). Fundamentals for preparing psychology journal articles. Journal of Comparative and Physiological Psychology, 55, 893-896.

Article in Journal Paginated by Issue

Journals paginated by issue begin with page one every issue; therefore, the issue number gets indicated in parentheses after the volume. The parentheses and issue number are not italicized or underlined.

Scruton, R. (1996). The eclipse of listening. The New Criterion, 15(3), 5-13.

Article in a Magazine

Henry, W. A., III. (1990, April 9). Making the grade in today’s schools. Time, 135, 28-31.Article in a Newspaper

Unlike other periodicals, p. or pp. precedes page numbers for a newspaper reference in APA style. Single pages take p., e.g., p. B2; multiple pages take pp., e.g., pp. B2, B4 or pp. C1, C3-C4.

Schultz, S. (2005, December 28). Calls made to strengthen state energy policies. The Country Today, pp. 1A, 2A.

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Letter to the Editor

Moller, G. (2002, August). Ripples versus rumbles [Letter to the editor]. Scientific American, 287(2), 12.

Review

Baumeister, R. F. (1993). Exposing the self-knowledge myth [Review of the book The self-knower: A hero under control, by R. A. Wicklund & M. Eckert]. Contemporary Psychology, 38, 466-467.

Submissions

Submissions should be emailed as Word documents, formatted as standard A4 single lined spaced. Please do not indent new paragraphs.  Insert a blank line between paragraphs. Do not include any styles in the style sheet other than normal for all text (12pt Times/Times Roman, unjustified), use only three levels (Level 1 – 14pt Times bold; Level 2 – 12pt Times bold; Level 3 – 12pt Times, bold, italic).  Please, ensure all non-default styles are deleted. 

Participation Form in the 6th International Conference