On the sidelines of his participation in the Conference on the History of Medicine, organized by Fez University in the Kingdom of Morocco, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Ould Amar, Director-General of ALECSO, accompanied by HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the King Faisal Center for Islamic Research and Studies, visited the historic Al-Qarawiyyin Library in Fez.
The visit provided an opportunity to explore the library’s valuable manuscripts and intellectual treasures, which embody the rich legacy of Arab and Islamic scientific and intellectual heritage and highlight the contributions of Arab and Muslim scholars to the advancement of human knowledge, including medical sciences.
The visit forms part of broader efforts aimed at promoting cultural and manuscript heritage, safeguarding historic libraries and cultural institutions, and enhancing the value of their intellectual holdings while ensuring their preservation and accessibility for future generations. These initiatives also seek to reinforce the visibility of Arab culture and underscore its enduring contributions to global cultural and intellectual dialogue.
