The First International Conference on Arabs’ and Muslims’ History of Sciences

Abstract

The College of Arts and Sciences of the University of Sharjah, UnitedArab Emirates, organized a four-day landmark event, The First International Conference on Arabs’ and Muslims’ History of Sciences, during 24-27 March 2008. Entitled “Arabs’ and Muslims’ Scientific Contributions to Humanity,” it was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed al-Qasimi (member of the Supreme Council, ruler of Sharjah, and supreme president of the University of Sharjah) in collaborationwith the university’s College of the Shari`ah and Islamic Studies and theArab Union ofAstronomy and Space Sciences (AUASS). The conference sought to highlight the testimonies of non-Muslim scholars concerning Arab and Muslim scholars’ scientific accomplishments and to emphasize their contributions to medicine, astronomy, architecture, and agriculture. Over 300 participants from 200 scientific and research institutions in 35 countries attended, and about 250 research papers, which will be available on the university’s website (https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/), were presented. The conference created an intellectual platform to enhance communication among scientists and researchers studying the history of the various ...