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Oman over Times: A Nation from the Nahda to the Oman Vision 2040

Call for papers: Arabian Humanities Thematic Issue No. 15 (Spring 2021)

Coordinators: Maho Sebiane (EHESS-CEFAS), Sterenn Le Maguer-Gillon (CEFAS) and Marion Breteau (American University of Kuwait (AUK), CEFAS)

“Developing the future vision (Oman 2040) with mastery and high precision in light of broad societal consensus and with the participation of all segments of society. The vision should be relevant to the socio-economic context and objectively foresee the future, to be recognized as a guide and key reference for planning activities in the next two decades.” (Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, Royal Directive of December 22, 2013)

After a relative economic seclusion and, as it were, no asphalt roads, schools and hospitals during the first half of the 20th century, the Sultanate of Oman began a long march for development from the 1970s onwards (e.g. Wilkinson 1987; Le Cour Grandmaison 2000; Dumortier & Lavergne 2002). It has experienced a formidable "renaissance" (nahda) through major infrastructure and urbanization projects (e.g. Townsend 1977; Plekhanov 2004; Wippel 2013a, Von Richthofen 2016). This opening to the outside world and to a modern economy has propelled the country into an unprecedented economic and societal revolution (e.g. Peterson 1978; Skeet 1992). This nation-state testifies today to an in-depth transformation of a multiple society, while attempting to combine historical heritage and modernization taken as the foundation of a strong identity in the Gulf region and beyond (e.g. Valeri 2007; Pappas 2015). Given its geographical location as a strategic and economic crossroads, this country participates, in the management of the Gulf's access routes to the Indian Ocean along with the Strait of Hormuz (e.g. Villiers 1969; Mery 2000; Nicollini 2004; Agius 2005). It establishes an undeniable historical and cultural junction between the Arab world of West Asia, East Africa and the Indian world at the beginning of the 21st century.

The Oman Vision 2040 thus appears as a turning point in the recent history of this nation. If it is in continuity with the “renaissance” initiated by the sultan Qaboos Bin Said (1940 – 2020) on November 18th, 1974, it also suggests a substantial paradigm shift. Indeed, this project is defined as a “gateway” to overcome the challenges of worldwide changes that the new generation of the Sultanate’s citizens has to confront; to stimulate growth; and to promotes economic competitiveness and social well-being. Thus, introduced as a “reinforcement” for the sustainable development, this vision for the future prefigures transformations that will involve new changes in society. A page in Oman's long history is turning, a new one is opening out.

This issue of Arabian Humanities proposes to make a multidisciplinary inventory of the Sultanate of Oman contemporary period by bringing together old and recent research works. They may relate as much to its history as to the great social and cultural changes that have crossed its society. It is about exploring the different aspects that can be observed today and which contribute to a better understanding of this country over time. What were the major stages of national construction and this economic and cultural "renaissance" in the light of its past history? In what ways the development of this geographic and human territory is articulated? How has Omani society, in all its diversity, contributed to this contemporary transformation? And how does this society look at its past?

The proposed articles are invited to explore the historical, anthropological, sociological and cultural dimension through the Oman Vision 2040 themes which, without being exclusive, can be associated and articulated in their words: The cultural dimension of a "creative" society - A nation state in "sustainable development" - Natural resources and environmental protection - The modernization of "the responsible state". The articles may also focus on Oman narratives. It will be a question of exploring the historical development of commercial and cultural relations between Arabia, Indian Ocean and beyond from Antiquity to our days, their insertion in the collective representations, and their projections in the national narrative of the multiple constituent elements of contemporary Omani culture. Therein, the dynamics of archaeological programs, the increase in the number of thematic museums and all kinds of festivals over the past three decades, testify to the great interest carried by the Omani State on the heritage of the nation and the commitment of citizens in its valuation.

Articles can be written in Arabic, English, or French. The texts must be accessible to a multidisciplinary audience. Articles must be between 8000 and 10 000 words, notes and bibliography included.

The proposals (300-350 words) must specify main research questions and arguments, and the empirical basis of the proposed paper. Proposals must also include a short biography of the author (name and surname, institutional affiliation and function, address, telephone number and e-mail address) and the main bibliographical references.

The proposals must be sent before April 25, 2020, to: Maho Sebiane (maho.sebiane@ehess.fr), Sterenn Le Maguer-Gillon (sterenn.lemaguer@gmail.com), Marion Breteau (marionbreteau@hotmail.fr) and Sylvaine Giraud (edition@cefas.com.ye).

The contributions are expected by June 30, 2020. See Arabian Humanities’ publication guidelines: https://journals.openedition.org/cy/2010

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