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Important Dates |
Abstract Due
July 31, 2011
Abstracts acceptance notification
August 31, 2011
Draft papers due
September 01, 2011
Papers review issued to authors
October 01, 2011
Papers final version due
November 01, 2011
Power point presentation due
January 01, 2012 |
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Destinations Of Bahrain |
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Bahrain, a group of 33 archeology islands, is rich in history ancient civilizations and is situated in the Arabian Gulf, off the
east coast of Saudi Arabia. The country offers a fascinating blend of Eastern and Western cultures. The capital Manama is a quite modern cosmopolitan city, which boasts |
world class restaurants, shopping centers, and tourist attractions. The climate is hot in summer and mild in winter. From November to April the weather is very pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 15 to 24 degree centigrade. Arabic is the official language, but English is widely used by most businesses. |
Bait Al-Qur’an
Located in the city of Manama, Bait Al-Qur’an or House of Qur’an was inagurated in March 1990. It is a typical specialized museum consisting of several floors and characterized by most distinctive Islamic design. The Bait Al-Qur’an houses ancient manuscripts of the Holy Qur’an that have been |
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collected from the Islamic world in general and from North Africa, Iran, India and China in particular. It also displays rare Islamic artifacts, jwellery and gold-ornamented glass utensils, including the great Islamic heritage arts that had an influencethrough out the world. The building also includes a lecturehall provided with sophisticated equipment, a library of scientific, Islamic reference books, and Arabic calligraphy and the exhibition translations of the Qur’an in to several languages. It is definitely worth visiting as part of Bahrain’s tourist landmarks |
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Grand Mosque
Dedicated in 1988, Al Fateh Grand Mosque is the largest edifice in Bahrain in terms of volume. With twin freestanding minarets soaring at 70 meters, the mosque has space for 7,000 worshippers. |
Bahrain International Circuit
The Bahrain International Circuit is a venue used for drag racing, GP2, and
an annual Formula One Grand Prix. For the first time in 2006, there was a
V8 Supercar race, named the Desert 400, and also a 24 Hour Race. The
construction of the Bahrain circuit was a national objective for Sakhir,
Bahrain, initiated by the Crown Prince, Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al
Khalifa. The Crown Prince is the Honorary |
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President of the Bahrain Motor
Federation. Race organizers were worried that the circuit would not be
complete in time for the 2004 Grand Prix and attempted to cancel the
event, however Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone refused this
request. In the end, the circuit was not quite fully complete, but was good
enough for the grand prix to go ahead. |
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Shopping Attractions
Bahrain City Centre is the first and biggest mixed-use development in Bahrain offering the best shopping, leisure and entertainment experience to its customers under one roof. Strategically located on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Highway in the heart of
Manama, Bahrain City Centre has
introduced a world-class retail ambience and
hundreds of other 'firsts' to the Kingdom
including 150 of its over 350 internationally
reputed brands making their debut in the
country. |
The Centre’s stunning entertainment
offer includes the region’s first
indoor/outdoor temperature controlled
15,000 square metre Wahooo! Waterpark,
Bahrain’s biggest cinema complex Cineco
20, and a family entertainment centre for
children and young adults, Magic Planet. For
food and beverage options, over 50 food
court outlets have been lined up to offer the
most popular as well as exotic choices from
all over the world. |
Bahrain Fort
The fort is at a distance of nearly 7 kilometrs from the city of Manama and
situated at Karbabad, the village wellknown for its traditional basketry on
the North Central coastline. It is also known as Qal’at Burtughal, or the
historical site that had become the seat of successive civilizations, the last
of which was the Islamic era. The
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1522. The Portuguese added the
height walls, the huge square
tower and surrounding moat
which is still visible to visitors. The
Bahrain Fort occupied a strategic
military position and boasted a
navigation ammunition depot and
a secret passageway. |
Bahrain National Museum
Situated at the junction of Al-Fateh Highway and Sheikh Hamad Bridge
leading to Muharraq, the museum was officially opened in December 1988 to
become one of the latest and largest museums in the Middle East. The
Museum consists of several exhibition halls covering the history of Bahrain
from the Stone Age, through ancient civilizations and up to the pre-oil period.
A Heritage village has been developed outside the museum and is used for
annual national festivals.
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