<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:12pt">Dear Colleagues,</span><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br>We hope this email finds you well.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 12pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br>We are excited to invite you to participate in the 2nd GCC IEOM Conference, which will be organized by the Sultan Qaboos University and the IEOM Society in Muscat, Oman on 1-3 December 2024. The conference promises to be an exceptional event, bringing together researchers, academics, and professionals from around the world to share their latest research findings and innovations in the field of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 12pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">As a respected member of the academic and research community, your participation would be invaluable to the success of the conference. We encourage you to attend, present your research, and engage in fruitful discussions with fellow experts. The conference will provide an excellent platform for networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 12pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Muscat, one of the most secure cities globally, offers a wealth of natural and historical beauty. Visitors can explore stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and rich cultural heritage sites. Additionally, December is an ideal time to visit Muscat, as the weather is exceptionally pleasant, providing a perfect backdrop for both the conference and sightseeing.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">For detailed information about the conference, including paper templates, registration, agenda, speakers, and session topics, please visit our conference webpage: <b><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fieomsociety.org%2Foman2024%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ciefac.list%40mailman.clemson.edu%7C46552b9214394500c03008dcbdfc62dc%7C0c9bf8f6ccad4b87818d49026938aa97%7C0%7C0%7C638594138930128316%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=I16cgwCcA6mktFHtjFs43kdxARSg3%2BN%2BdnJNZgkmtT4%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://ieomsociety.org/oman2024/" shash="cROQw7V3lgGjMKRVjKo7OP89RXplqxjGl9W1f9e7P/mPWVWsw4JiSQMdY8dzewsUCUp618nomjdTbJ3goOEtnDmhFv+Sb3KeywLbFSnmqg2c7En7Y6fhcY1qMdF7OuU4e2UNByVFrMXlSsGkvxZWbP9ZkkgkSq97HpDgrVR/faU=" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">https://ieomsociety.org/oman2024/</span></a>. </b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 12pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Attached to this email, you will find the conference flyer, which contains key details about the event. We kindly ask you to share this flyer with your colleagues and professional networks to help us promote the conference and encourage participation from your institution.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 12pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at the following emails:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Conference Email: <a href="mailto:ieom-conf@squ.edu.om" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">ieom-conf@squ.edu.om</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">IEOM Society Email: <a href="mailto:info@ieomsociety.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">info@ieomsociety.org</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 12pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We look forward to your participation and hope to see you at the 2nd GCC IEOM Conference.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Best regards,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(136,136,136)"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(136,136,136)">--</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(136,136,136)">2nd GCC IEOM Conference</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(136,136,136)">Muscat, Oman, December 1-3, 2024</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(136,136,136)">Host: Sultan Qaboos University </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(136,136,136)">Venue: Hormuz Grand Muscat, A Radisson Collection Hotel</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-gi"><span style="color:rgb(136,136,136)">Contact: Dr. Hakan Gultekin <<a href="mailto:hgultekin@squ.edu.om">hgultekin@squ.edu.om</a>></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(136,136,136)"></span></p><div><br></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><b>IEOM Upcoming Conferences</b></p><ul type="disc" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);margin-top:0in"><li class="MsoNormal">15^th Annual IEOM Conference in Singapore, February 18-20, 2025 - <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fieomsociety.org%2Fsingapore2025%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ciefac.list%40mailman.clemson.edu%7C46552b9214394500c03008dcbdfc62dc%7C0c9bf8f6ccad4b87818d49026938aa97%7C0%7C0%7C638594138930128316%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eDWKybRfkn9LQmNxUTIpwUU6CAX0NL5308T4bfD28oU%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="http://ieomsociety.org/singapore2025/" shash="Bwy5U/Hrvfryg57uXZf5D2ECta3uCdb5DVWSuMX1PGaKLvuYj3qY658S5UA1fKheXkUrzpbSXdlfMi5379pYO3GENcb3UknvxHm3J49kUPY1UBK5KDwBG4t9oeIxXT7iyCro8yslJhwbwb7I4MyaPgAAj0cRD2dnZuyoG7Mc+to=" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">http://ieomsociety.org/singapore2025/</a><br></li><li class="MsoNormal">10^th North American IEOM Conference in Orlando, USA, June 17-19, 2025 - <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fieomsociety.org%2Forlando2025%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ciefac.list%40mailman.clemson.edu%7C46552b9214394500c03008dcbdfc62dc%7C0c9bf8f6ccad4b87818d49026938aa97%7C0%7C0%7C638594138930128316%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cLlNvqhz7%2Bh7zi5iT7t8AE98WiPoZ%2FMHZzzqQMzPb4A%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="http://ieomsociety.org/orlando2025/" shash="c32EbJAxpBD6NP9VwGd2Cwuj0s62Wleq7W89nTAxR7AQYwjEm0bJd/ln6xuh+0Zn+9RbeX1+rdPHPJOWg1OxaHCX+PzJb/WHDu/FftyuhA4y4vbPVym/WyovFqO2RWs39LINZXf0NCQLHb+bi+0s0J6+2+10jKeelpH0okn7P8g=" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">http://ieomsociety.org/orlando2025/</a></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p class="MsoNormal">8th European IEOM Conference in Paris, France, July 2-4, 2024  - <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fieomsociety.org%2Fparis2025%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ciefac.list%40mailman.clemson.edu%7C46552b9214394500c03008dcbdfc62dc%7C0c9bf8f6ccad4b87818d49026938aa97%7C0%7C0%7C638594138930128316%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1h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