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"Muscat: History and Civilization"The symposium will be held in SQU Cultural Center on 4-5 November, 2013.The main goal of this event is to present the unique geographical location of the ancient city of Muscat, and its impact on its historical, social and commercial development. It also recognizes and identifies the contributions of Muscat to human civilization and culture. You are invited to participate in this event. Please observe the following important dates:Abstracts must be emailed no later than Wednesday 27th February, 2013.Acceptance or decline of abstracts will be sent out by Wednesday 20th March, 2013.Full research papers must be sent by Wednesday 10th July, 2013.Final acceptance of research papers will be sent by Wednesday 11th September, 2013.For more information please consult the symposium website:http://conference.squ.edu.om/muscatAbstracts and papers to be sent to:Humanities Research CenterPhone: (006968) 24142844, (006968) 24142842Fax: (00968) 24142843Email: hrc@squ.edu.om