Encyclopedia of Bedouins in Arab Civilization Conference

Conference Themes:

Theme I: Roots and History

 * Origins and Classifications of Bedouins in Ancient Civilizations:

   * Origins (Extinct Arabs, Adnanites, Qahtanites) and theories of emergence.

   * Major journeys and migrations throughout history.

   * Impact of geographical and environmental changes on their distribution.

 * Bedouins in Pre-Islamic and Early Islamic Eras:

   * The political and social role of Bedouins in the Arabian Peninsula, Levant, Iraq, and Egypt before Islam.

   * Positions of Bedouin tribes regarding the Islamic call and their participation in conquests.

   * Bedouins during the Umayyad, Abbasid, and Fatimid States.

   * Bedouins during the Mamluk and Ottoman States.

 * Bedouin States and Emirates:

   * Systems of government and inter-tribal relations (alliances and wars).

Theme II: Social and Cultural Systems

 * Social Structure of Bedouins:

   * Components of the tribe (Clan, Fakhd, Batn) and the role of the tribal chief.

   * Status and role of women within tribal society.

   * Issues of lineage, kinship, and intermarriage.

 * Tribal Legislations and Traditions:

   * Customary law and principles of dispute resolution.

   * The role of tribal custom in organizing daily life and transactions.

 * Culture and Oral Heritage:

   * Tribal literature (poetry, proverbs, oral narratives) as a historical source.

   * Traditional arts and crafts.

   * Camels, Arabian horses, and “Beit al-Sha’ar” (tents) and architectural patterns.

Theme III: Bedouins and the Modern State

 * Role of Bedouins in founding and unifying modern Arab states, including:

   * Participation in national resistance and liberation movements.

   * Relationship between central authority and tribal leaderships.

 * Bedouins and Comprehensive Development, including:

   * Contribution of Bedouins to economic and social development (projects, investment).

   * Challenges of social integration and preserving Bedouin identity in civil society.

 * Bedouins and Social/National Security:

   * The role of Bedouins in maintaining security and social peace and confronting extremist ideas.

Theme IV: Contemporary Studies and Research

 * Documentation and Encyclopedic Preservation:

   * Methodologies for documenting tribal history (documents, records, oral history).

   * Databases for Bedouin tribes and their lineages.

 * Bedouin Tribes in the Digital Age:

   * Use of technology in studying Bedouins and preserving their heritage.

   * Bedouin tribes on social media networks and its impact on internal communication.

 * Comparison between Bedouin tribal systems and counterparts in other cultures.

Theme V: “Bedouins” and Anthropology

 * First: Genealogy:

   * Origins of Bedouin tribes, clans, and local families and their historical sequences.

   * Methods of recording Bedouin lineages – “Al-Mabsut” and “Al-Tashjir”.

 * Second: Bedouins and Ethnology:

   * Ethnography: Descriptive and field-based accounts of Bedouins.

   * Monographs providing detailed reports and descriptions of Bedouin culture and characteristics.

   * Physical Anthropology: Biological aspects, human evolution, and DNA studies.

   * Linguistic Anthropology: Study of languages, dialects, and their evolution.

   * Archaeology: Study of remains of ancient Bedouin societies.

Participation Rules:

 * The research title must fall under one of the conference themes.

 * The submitted research must not have been previously published.

 * The research abstract must not exceed 250 words.

 * Each researcher may participate with only one paper.

 * Acceptance of the abstract does not necessarily mean acceptance of the full research.

 * Multiple researchers may collaborate on a single research paper.

Important Dates:

 * March 15, 2026: Deadline for submitting abstracts.

 * November 20, 2026: Deadline for sending participating research papers.

General Information:

 * Languages: Arabic, Turkish, English, French, and German.

 * Location: In-person in Istanbul, Republic of Turkey.

 * Registration: By sending researcher data and research title via email or WhatsApp.

 * Fees: Participation is free for researchers. All peer-reviewed and approved papers will be published in the “Bedouins in Arab Civilization” Encyclopedia.

 * Expenses: Researchers cover airfare and accommodation costs.

 * Benefits provided by the administration:

   * Discounted airfare and hotel rates during the conference.

   * Free historical and tourist tours in Istanbul and other cities.

   * An official visit to the Ottoman Archives, including guidance on searching documents and a free membership for researchers.

Contact Information:

 * Website: https://www.arabhistorypublishing.com

 * Email: info@arabhistorypublishing.com

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