Lauder Institute students embarked on an immersive journey through Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to examine how migration, innovation, and cultural memory shape urbanism in the Middle East and Gulf region. Guided by Sudev Sheth, a senior lecturer in international studies at the Lauder Institute, the Lauder Intercultural Venture (LIV) explored specifically how cities in Oman and the UAE navigate rapid modernization while preserving aspects of their history and heritage.
“This LIV was designed to help students see beyond skylines and infrastructure,” says Sheth. “It’s about understanding how local communities and migrants from around the world transform spaces and spectacular architecture into meaningful, lived environments where technology, tradition, and aspiration meet.”
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By Lauren Treutler
Posted: November 7, 2025
