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Scientific College of Design — Sultanate of Oman, organized in partnership with Oxford Publishing and Distribution — The Netherlands and CADRE — Lebanon
ICAR3-MUSCAT 2026
The Third International Conference on Advanced Research
Integration of Scientific Research and Creative Innovation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Arts and Design as Drivers of a Sustainable Economy and Oman Vision 2040
Conference Dates3–5 November 2026
VenueScientific College of DesignSultanate of Oman
Conference ModeOnsite & Virtual (Hybrid)
Official LanguagesArabic, English, French & Dutch
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About the Conference
Scientific Vision of the Conference
The conference serves as an international multidisciplinary scientific platform that welcomes research from various colleges and academic disciplines, based on a vision that recognizes arts, design, creative innovation, and artificial intelligence as an integrated approach that connects the arts, humanities, social sciences, administrative sciences, engineering, technology, education, cultural and religious studies, and psychology, thereby contributing to knowledge creation, fostering innovation, and developing scientific and practical solutions that support a sustainable economy and contribute to achieving the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.
Conference Objectives
The Conference Aims To
Promote interdisciplinary scientific research addressing future challenges.
Support the integration of arts, design, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.
Encourage the production of high-quality research with scientific and practical impact.
Strengthen international research collaboration and the exchange of expertise and knowledge.
Support scientific publishing in accordance with international standards and global quality indicators.
Highlight the role of arts and design in building a sustainable economy.
Foster partnerships among universities, government institutions, and the private sector.
Promote Omani cultural identity and global cultural openness.
Support the achievement of Oman Vision 2040 objectives through scientific research and innovation.
Scientific Program
Conference Scientific Tracks
01Arts and Design in Architecture, Visual Arts, and Humanities for Strengthening National Identity and Urban Development
Sub-track: Visual arts and their trends, design, architecture, philosophy of art, art history, archaeology, media and visual communication, cultural and Islamic studies, arts and literature, and the civilizational and identity dimension of Oman Vision 2040.
02Arts, Design, and Creative Industries as a Pillar for Promoting Sustainable Development
Sub-track: Innovation in small and medium-sized industries, industrial design in the age of artificial intelligence, drivers of diversified industrial and economic development, and the industrial and developmental dimension of Oman Vision 2040.
03Artificial Intelligence and Modern Technologies in Art and Technology
Sub-track: Urban design and planning, digital transformation, software development in arts and design, smart and sustainable cities, drivers of technological development and environmental sustainability, and the technological and environmental dimension of Oman Vision 2040.
04The Creative Economy in the Modern Economy
Sub-track: Management and institutional leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing, economics and technology, sustainable finance, drivers of competitiveness and sustainable economic development, and the economic dimension of Oman Vision 2040.
05Social Sciences as a Pillar for Enhancing Quality of Life
Sub-track: Art and community service, arts and psychology, art therapy, arts and human development, empowering communities toward a sustainable quality of life, and the social dimension of Oman Vision 2040.
06Governance and Intellectual Property as a Pillar for Institutional Performance Excellence
Sub-track: Fundamental regulations of intellectual property in the fields of arts and creativity, good governance, institutional transformation, institutional efficiency and innovation, and the governance dimension of institutional performance within Oman Vision 2040.
07Educational Sciences and Scientific Research for Capacity Building and the Knowledge Economy
Sub-track: Smart learning methods, trends in curricula for art and design, educational technologies and instructional materials, quality of education and scientific research, future skills, educational innovation, drivers of the knowledge economy and human capital development, and the knowledge and innovation dimension of Oman Vision 2040.
Organization
Conference Higher Organizing Committee
Dr. Badia Abdel Latif Srour
Executive Director, Consulting Academy for Development and Research (CADRE)
Dr. Ahmed Hassan Soliman
Executive Director, Oxford Publishing and Distribution
Conference Network
Participating and Organizing Institutions
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Scientific College of Design — Sultanate of OmanHost and Organizing Institution
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Ministry of Technical & Vocational Education — Libya
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Lebanese University — Higher Institute of Doctoral Studies in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences — Lebanon
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Lebanese University — Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture — Lebanon
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Beirut Arab University — Lebanon
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Association of Faculties of Fine Arts in Arab Universities — Association of Arab Universities
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Islamic University of Lebanon — Lebanon
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University of Kirkuk — Iraq
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University of Anbar — College of Administration and Economics — Iraq
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Al-Furat University — Syria
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The Libyan Academy — Libya
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Al-Hadera University for Human and Applied Sciences — Libya
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Faculty of Medical Sciences and Technologies — Libya
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Libyan Authority for Scientific Research — Libya
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Regional Center for Education and Training Professions, Casablanca–Settat — Kingdom of Morocco
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California University of Science and Technology — United States of America
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Educational Technology Syndicate in Lebanon — Lebanon
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Oxford Publishing and Distribution — The NetherlandsOrganizer and Publisher of the Conference Proceedings (ISBN)
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CADRE (Consulting Academy for Development and Research) — LebanonStrategic Partner for Conference Organization
Who Can Participate?
Target Audience
University faculty members and researchers.
Postgraduate students (Higher Diploma, Master's, and PhD).
Researchers at research and policy study centers.
Experts and decision-makers in government institutions and the private and mixed sectors.
Investors, entrepreneurs, organizations supporting innovation and creative industries, and artificial intelligence experts.
Scientific Quality
Scientific Review and Publication
Scientific Review
All submitted papers are subject to the Double-Blind Peer Review process.
International Publication
Accepted papers are published in the official peer-reviewed conference journal, Oxford International Journal of Research and Publishing (OIJRP) — The Netherlands.
ISSN: 3050-7618Conference Proceedings
The conference publication outputs include a Conference Proceedings Book carrying an ISBN.
ISBNScientific Committees
Arab and international scientific committees evaluate submitted papers according to originality, methodological rigor, and scientific quality. The conference also offers a selective pathway for outstanding research through scientific partnerships with academic journals, according to the policy of each journal.
Participation
Conference Participation Fees
Online Participation
USD 100
Onsite Participation
USD 250
Excluding hotel accommodation
Onsite Participation + Hotel
USD 450
Including hotel accommodation
Participation Fee Includes — According to the Selected Category
Participation in all scientific sessions and conference activities.
Publication of the research paper according to the conference publication policy.
An internationally accredited Certificate of Participation.
Inclusion of the paper in the official scientific outputs of the conference in accordance with the approved regulations.
For onsite participants: logistics, hospitality services, and the conference kit throughout the conference period.
Important Dates
Submission and Conference Timeline
1 August 2026
Opening of Abstract Submission and Registration
The conference opens abstract submissions and registration.
30 September 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline
Final deadline for abstract submission.
Within 5 Working Days
Abstract Acceptance / Rejection Notification
Notification is issued within five working days from the date of submission.
15 October 2026
Full Paper Submission Deadline
Final deadline for submitting the full research paper.
3–5 November 2026
Conference Days
Conference sessions take place onsite and virtually.
Registration & Inquiries
Contact the Conference Team
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