Africa and the Arab Gulf Relationships Conference
Africa's own relationship with the Arab world is centuries-old. Oman was once part of an influential political prescence headquartered in Zanzibar off the coast of Tanzania, and a significant part of East Africa's population is of Arab descent. Swahili, the language of East Africa, even has linguistic connections with Arabic. The ancient West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, Songhay and Kanem are all marked by historic partnerships with the Arab and Islamic world.
Today, the Arab influence is poised to become an even stronger presence in Africa and vice versa, as the Gulf is becoming a hub for intra-African and international travel and business. Politically, there is also increasing desires for an examination of the potential for the development of strong South-South relations, with Africa and the Arab Gulf becoming closer allies in the international political arena.
Read about the conference in the African Business
Visit the NYU Abu Dhabi Conference website here
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