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Activities

and events

In the conference, 229 papers by 458 colleagues from 52 countries were presented.

This study aimed to explore the importance of Community Based Tourism (CBT) for the
growth of local human resources in Dhofar Governorate, and CBT emergence as a
sustainable tool that not only promotes economic growth but also enhances the learning
capacities and welfare of local communities. Through this paper, the CCBA research
team explored effective strategies for utilizing human resource development tools within
the tourism industry, providing actionable insight to policymakers, entrepreneurs, and
community stakeholders to foster a deeper understanding of CBT’s benefits and
challenges and to outline practical applications for enhancing community
welfare. Notably, this scientific study has been a part of a collaborative work of a team
for a research project funded by (TRC) in Sultanate of Oman.

In another context, Dr. Mawih Al-Ani (Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Business
Administration) participated in the conference titled: “Environmental Accounting and its
Role in Achieving Sustainable Development in Algeria” (online), which was held at the
Faculty of Economic, Commercial and Management Sciences at the University of Oran 2
in Algeria. Dr. El-Ani's research paper was entitled: “Social Responsibility for companies
and auditor fees: Evidence from the Sultanate of Oman". It should be noted that this
research was a joint work between Dean Mawih Al-Ani and Master of Accounting
student (Nada Al-Amri). It was part of the master’s thesis submitted by Ms. Amri to obtain
a master’s degree in accounting from Dhofar University. The study aimed to determine
the relationship between the social responsibility activities of Omani companies and the
external auditor’s wages. This conference reviewed more than 100 research
papers representing more than 20 countries around the world.

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