Ahlia Doctoral Colloquium

Innovative and Sustainable Futures in Business, Finance, and Technology

The Doctoral Colloquium is an academic platform organized by the College of Business and Finance at Ahlia University, Manama, Bahrain.

  • When
    22-23 May 2026
  • Where
    Saïd Business School,
    University of Oxford, United Kingdom
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Ahlia University

Welcome to the Ahlia Doctoral Colloquium

This Colloquium is held as part of the Prospectus for PhD students in Business and Financial Sciences.

This event serves as a unique academic gathering that brings together doctoral researchers from local, regional and international universities. It provides an inclusive and stimulating environment for exchanging ideas, presenting research, and engaging in constructive dialogue across a wide range of disciplines related to business, finance, and technology.

Participants will have the opportunity to share their theoretical and empirical insights, receive valuable feedback, and interact with fellow researchers, journal editors, and policy makers. This cross-disciplinary interaction aims to enrich academic thinking, promote research collaboration, and foster innovation in addressing contemporary challenges in the field.

Event Dates

Important Dates

Event
Date
Deadline for Research Paper Submission
March 20, 2026
Notification of Acceptance
April 1, 2026
Registration Deadline
April 15, 2026
Colloquium Date
May 22-23, 2026

Patrons

Under the Patronage of Prof. Abdulla Al-Hawaj

Prof. Abdulla Y. Al-Hawaj

Prof. Abdulla Y. Al-Hawaj

Founding President of Ahlia University, Manama, Bahrain
Prof. Mansoor Alaali

Prof. Mansoor Alaali

Founding President of Ahlia University, Manama, Bahrain
Prof. Allam Mohammed Hamdan

Prof. Allam Mohammed Hamdan

Dean of College of Business and Finance, Ahlia University, Manama, Bahrain

Vision

To establish a leading platform that nurtures advanced scholarly exchange among doctoral researchers, empowering them to contribute to the global body of knowledge in business, finance, and technology, while providing meaningful opportunities for academic publication and dissemination of research findings.

Objectives

  1. To provide a space for doctoral students to present and discuss their research in a professional and supportive academic setting.
  2. To promote interdisciplinary dialogue that bridges theoretical and applied research in business and financial sciences.
  3. To connect PhD researchers with journal editors, senior scholars, and decision-makers in order to build academic networks and mentorship opportunities.
  4. To facilitate opportunities for scientific publication, enabling researchers to disseminate their work in reputable academic journals.
  5. To foster innovative thinking through the interaction of ideas and diverse perspectives.
  6. To support the academic journey of emerging scholars by enhancing their research communication and academic presentation skills.

Participation

  • The Doctoral Colloquium will be open to participation in two formats: in-person and online.
  • PhD students enrolled at Ahlia University are required to attend and participate in-person, as part of their academic and professional development within the university’s doctoral programs.
  • Whether attending on-site or remotely, all participants will have the opportunity to present their research, engage in academic dialogue, and benefit from interaction with peers, editors, and policy makers.

Language of the Colloquium

  • The Doctoral Colloquium will be held in both Arabic and English. Participants may submit their research papers in either language, and presentations can be delivered in the researcher’s preferred language (Arabic or English).
  • Publication is available in both Arabic and English. Papers written in English will be published through Emerald Publishing, while Arabic papers will be included in the proceedings published by EuroMid Press.
  • This bilingual format is designed to foster inclusivity and wider participation, while ensuring global accessibility through English-language dissemination.

Guidelines

Publication Guidelines & Submission

All submitted papers must adhere to the standards of academic integrity and research ethics. Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

Authors are expected to:

  • Ensure proper citation and referencing of all sources, following international standards.
  • Avoid all forms of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism.
  • Comply with ethical guidelines in terms of authorship, data usage, and academic honesty.
Publication Opportunity 1: Edited Book with Emerald Publishing

All accepted papers will be considered for inclusion in a peer-reviewed edited book published by Emerald Publishing as part of the series: Technological Innovation and Sustainability for Business Competitive Advantage.

Submission Requirements:

  • The paper must not exceed 10 pages, or approximately 4,000 words, including tables, figures (if any), and references.
  • Each paper must include at minimum the following components: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Literature Review, Conclusion and References.
  • Papers must be written in English.
  • All submissions must be formatted according to the official Emerald template, which can be downloaded here:

📎 [Download Emerald Paper Template]

  • All papers will undergo double-blind peer review by the Colloquium’s Scientific Committee.
  • Accepted papers will be subject to content and language editing by the Editorial Board of the book, in coordination with Emerald’s publishing standards.


Submission Platform

Submissions, reviews, decisions, and communication will be managed exclusively through the ConfManage submission system.

🔗 [Submit Your Paper Here] 

Post-Conference Publishing Workflow

Following the presentation at the colloquium, accepted papers will proceed through the official Emerald Publishing workflow.

The complete workflow, including timelines, steps for final submission, review, proofing, and publication is outlined in the following Editorial and Production Timeline:

📎 [View Emerald Book Publishing Workflow]

Sample Chapter for Reference

To assist participants in preparing their submissions in line with the expected academic structure and formatting standards, a sample chapter previously published within the same Emerald book series “Technological Innovation and Sustainability for Business Competitive Advantage” is available for reference.

📎 [Download Sample Chapter] 

Authors are encouraged to review this sample before submitting their papers, to ensure alignment with editorial expectations.

In addition to the edited book, selected high-quality papers will be considered for publication in the Journal of Business and Socio-economic Development (JBSED), published by Emerald Publishing in collaboration with Ahlia University and the University of Business and Technology.

Types of Eligible Submissions:

We invite the submission of mature and publishable manuscripts, which fall into either of the following categories:

  • Empirical Research Papers:
  • Well-structured studies with a sound theoretical framework, clear methodology, robust data collection, empirical results, and practical recommendations.
  • These are typically expected from doctoral candidates in advanced stages of their research.
  • Comprehensive Literature Review Articles:
  • In-depth, critical, and integrative reviews of the literature with proper theoretical framing and scholarly synthesis of prior research.
  • These are most suitable for doctoral students in mid-stages of their study, preparing conceptual foundations for future empirical work.

Manuscript Preparation:

  • Submitted papers must strictly adhere to the author guidelines of the journal, which can be accessed here:

Author Guidelines – JBSED | Emerald Publishing

  • Authors are encouraged to carefully study these requirements before submitting their papers to ensure alignment with the journal’s scope, structure, and formatting standards.

 

Submission Process:

All interested participants must first submit their papers via the ConfManage platform (as previously explained). After internal peer evaluation and editorial screening by the Scientific Committee, a selected number of papers will be invited for submission to JBSED through Emerald’s submission portal:

 

 

Submit Your Paper to JBSED

These invited papers will undergo the journal’s standard double-blind peer-review process before final publication.

Submit your paper

 

Browse Previous Publications

To familiarize yourself with the style, topics, and quality of previously published work in JBSED, you may browse the journal’s archive here:

Journal of Business and Socio-economic Development | Emerald Publishing

WOrkshops

Workshops for Doctoral Researchers

One of the core objectives of the Doctoral Colloquium is to enhance the academic and research capabilities of doctoral researchers through focused training in scholarly writing, research methodology, and publication strategies. The colloquium also provides a valuable platform for academic networking, enabling doctoral researchers to build collaborative relationships and strengthen their pre-career development pathways.

As part of this mission, the colloquium offers specialized workshops addressing key challenges faced by early-stage and advanced doctoral researchers. Four featured workshops include:

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FEes

Registration Fees

Participants whose papers are accepted are required to complete the registration process in order to confirm their attendance and ensure inclusion in the academic sessions and publication proceedings. Registration also provides access to all workshops and networking activities.

Please find the registration categories and corresponding fees below:

Registration Type
Fee (USD)
Full Registration (includes presentation, publication, and workshops participation)
$500
Workshops Participation Only (without paper submission or presentation)
$400
Printed Copy of the Colloquium Book (optional)
$70

Please note: Each participant will receive a personalized link in the acceptance letter, which will allow them to pay the registration fee according to the selected category.

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Contact Us

Prof. Allam Hamdan

Acting Dean College of Business & Finance Professor

Email

[email protected]


The Doctoral Colloquium is an academic platform organized by the College of Business and Finance at Ahlia University, Manama, Bahrain.

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Contact Us

  • Prof. Allam Hamdan
    Acting Dean College of Business & Finance Professor
  • [email protected]