(MENAFN- The Peninsula) International experts on the Indian Ocean World will be gathering at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) tomorrow for the University's fourth annual Indian Ocean symposium. Convened under the theme lsquo;Towards a Re-Mapping of Diasporic Circularities in the Indian Ocean World,' the event aims to explore the connections in this vibrant region and initiate discussions about the overlapping African and Indian diasporas.
With the Indian Ocean connecting the Red Sea to the African continent, the Middle East, the Asian sub-continent, and the Far East, the region has a long history of travel, trade, and exchange. GU-Q's study of the region is at the cutting edge of theoretical and ethnographic research, with the upcoming event bringing together GU-Q faculty and scholars from around the world. The symposium will be held at GU-Q's Education City campus tomorrow from 8am to 5pm.
'Despite a long history of connectivity between the countries bordering the Indian Ocean, this vast region has not received the same level of scholarly attention as its counterpart in the Atlantic Ocean, said Dr Rogaia Abusharaf, a professor of anthropology at GU-Q and organiser of the conference. 'Through this event and our continuing study of the Indian Ocean World, we aim to increase the global understanding of this diverse region and its people.
The event will feature panel discussions on a range of topics, including the linkages between India and Southern Arabia, and the historical, political, and cultural impact of Arabian societies on key countries in Africa.
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