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Society and Culture

Society and Culture

We are now accepting applications for the Society and Culture Workshop. Below are examples of topics that may be covered in the workshop proposal.

To apply as a workshop chair, please submit your application here.

  • National Identity, Gulf Identity, and the Politics of Belonging
  • Demographic Change and the Transformation of Gulf Societies
  • Youth, Generational Change, and the Future of the Gulf Social Contract
  • Women and Social Transformation in the Gulf
  • Education, Human Capital, and Knowledge Economies
  • Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and the Future of Work
  • Religion, Religious Institutions, and Social Change
  • Culture, Heritage, and National Identity Formation
  • Cultural Diplomacy, Soft Power, and Nation Branding
  • Sports, Entertainment, and the Politics of Social Transformation
  • Creative Industries and Cultural Production in the Gulf
  • Urbanization, Mega-Projects, and Changing Patterns of Social Life
  • Population Aging, Family Change, and the Future of Gulf Welfare Systems
  • Social Resilience and Adaptation in Periods of Regional and Economic Change