Sultan Qaboos and Modern Oman

Dr Allen James Fromherz is Professor of History at Georgia State University and Director of the Middle East Studies Centre. He will be speaking to Society members and guests about his new book, edited with Abdulrahman al-Salimi.

The book provides multiple perspectives on the modern history of Oman during the reign of Sultan Qaboos (1970-2020). It examines the theme of rebirth: of the connections between the past and the future pursued by Sultan Qaboos and his government in fields as diverse as health, religion, law, economy, heritage and diplomacy. Not overlooking the many challenges faced during Sultan Qaboos' reign - and still faced by Oman - the contributors engage various theories and perspectives about the country's remarkable economic, religious, educational and cultural transformations. 

The talk begins at 6pm, 6th April 2022. Reception begins at 5:30pm. 

Location: 34 Sackville Street, London, W1S 3ED

Professor Allen James Fromherz is a historian specialising in the Middle East and the Mediterranean. From 2007 to 2008 he was a Professor at Qatar University and later joined the faculty of Georgia State University where he currently works. Along with research on the Almohad Empire in twelfth-century North Africa and the history of the Mediterranean, Professor Fromherz specialises in the history of the Arabian Gulf. His most recent book Qatar: A Modern History is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the Gulf.