Arabian Coast 2005 - call for papers

1st International Conference on COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT AND
ENGINEERING In the Middle East

ARABIAN COAST 2005

www.arabiancoast.com

Dubai, United Arab Emirates,

27-29 November 2005

1st ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS

Dear Colleagues,

The 1st International Conference on Coastal Management and Engineering
in Middle East "ARABIAN COAST 2005" will be held in Dubai, United Arab
Emirates in 27th - 29th November 2005. Given the ambitious pace of
development projects in the region, and most particularly in the Gulf,
this Conference is aimed at bringing together international
scientists, engineers and coastal managers to discuss the latest
achievements and developments of relevance to regional coastal
management and engineering. The meeting will also provide a platform
for discussion on coastal impact problems and remedial solutions, with
case studies of relevance to the region being strongly encouraged.
There will be a particular emphasis on building collaborative linkages
between agencies, programs and professionals working in the region.

An important feature of the Conference will be the presentation of
extended key note lecturers by several internationally renowned
experts on the main conference themes. These presentations will
provide an introduction and overview of the theme, in addition to
latest findings, making the Conference suitable for attendance by
experienced practitioners as well as delegates with only limited
knowledge in coastal science, engineering and management. See
www.arabiancoast.com for more details and updates.

KEY DATES

30th April 2005: Expressions of interest
15th June 2005 Abstracts due
1st August 2005 Notification of acceptance
27-29 November 2005 Conference
15th January 2006 Full papers due

Conference Themes

The Conference will cover the following Themes, with Case Studies
highly encouraged:

COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENT ? Development setback,
resource management, marine protected areas, Tourism and recreation
planning, Integrated environmental management, oil transport and
pollution, industrial activity, effluent discharges, water quality,
coral reefs, wetlands and estuaries, sustainability, environmental
economics, mariculture and artificial reefs

COASTAL DYNAMICS AND MONITORING ? Measurement and modeling of coastal
processes such as waves, currents, water levels, turbulence, sediment
transport and morphodynamics. Data management and analysis. Remote
sensing and GIS. Near shore oceanography and meteorology, extreme
events and novel measurement technologies (video imaging, LIDAR).

COASTAL STABILISATION AND WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT ? Beach erosion,
management and nourishment, coastal and beach control structures, low
cost or innovative protection methods, construction techniques and
performance, waterfront developments (beach parks and artificial
beaches, islands and lagoons)

RISK MANAGEMENT ? Sea level rise, Strategic planning, flood, extreme
event statistics, storm and tsunami warning, forecasting and coastal
change, risk and uncertainty, decision making.

PORTS, HARBOURS AND MARINAS ? Management and planning, marine
transport, siltation, dredging and dredged material re-use, navigation
channels and safety, dry docks, optimization, wave-structure
interactions, breakwater design, testing and monitoring, wave
overtopping, coastal interactions, floating breakwaters, water
quality.

COASTAL LEGISLATION, PLANNING AND CO-OPERATION- Government policy,
funding, collaborative projects, technology transfer and capacity
building, training, integrated coastal zone management, international
co-operation and conventions, law enforcement, effects of coastal
hazards on land use planning.

CALL FOR PAPERS

Prospective authors are invited to submit papers dealing with the
conference subjects or related topics. Papers detailing case studies
are very much encouraged. Abstract submissions for ARABIAN COAST 2005
are due by 15 June 2005. Abstracts are limited to two pages
(including figures, tables, and references; 11pt or larger font) and
must be submitted in English. Abstracts should include the
affiliations and complete addresses (including e-mail) of all authors
(underline the name of the corresponding author). Abstracts may be
e-mailed to: papers@arabiancoast.com

or mailed to:

Scientific Committee Chair
ARABIAN COAST 2005
C/o Arabian Hydroinformatix FZ-LLC
P.O. BOX 502221
Knowledge Village
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Authors will be notified of abstract acceptance by 1 August 2005.
Abstracts should be submitted in PDF format. Electronically submitted
abstracts will be acknowledged by e-mail within 2 weeks of receipt.
Please address any question regarding abstract submission to
papers@arabiancoast.com

www.arabiancoast.com

Gary Mocke
Coastal Management Section
Dubai Municipality
PO Box 67
Dubai, UAE

Marineu@dm.gov.ae
(+971 4) 206 4510 (tel)
(+971 4) 206 4588 (fax)