The second and final day of the 2nd International Conference on Migration and Gulf Studies 2026 continued with another round of paper presentations, exploring themes of social change, regional transformation, student mobility and knowledge circulation. Researchers and scholars shared diverse perspectives on migration trends, workforce challenges and evolving migration dynamics across the Gulf region.
A key highlight of the day was the Third K. C. Zachariah Memorial Lecture titled “The New Economies and the Future of Migration Regimes in the Gulf States.” The lecture provided an opportunity to reflect on the relationship between emerging economic transformations and the future of migration governance in the region.
The conference concluded with a plenary session, bringing together distinguished international scholars and migration experts to exchange perspectives on contemporary migration challenges and future directions.
The two-day conference reinforced the importance of academic collaboration, knowledge exchange and research-driven dialogue in advancing sustainable and inclusive migration governance across the Gulf States.
