H.E. Dr. Mohamed Ould Amar, Director-General of ALECSO, participated in the 14th International Conference on the History of Medicine, held in Fez, Morocco, under the theme “Historical Roots and Contemporary Challenges”.
The conference, convened under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, was attended by HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the King Faisal Center for Islamic Research and Studies, alongside relevant academics, researchers, and experts.
The conference featured a lecture delivered by HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal entitled “The History of Medicine in Cultural Heritage.” In his lecture, he explored the historical and civilizational dimensions of medicine, emphasizing the contributions of Arab and Islamic civilization to the development of medical sciences and the advancement of human knowledge throughout the ages.
The Director-General’s participation in this scientific event reflects ALECSO’s commitment to preserving Arab cultural heritage and highlighting its scientific and civilizational dimensions, raising awareness of the contributions of Arab and Muslim scholars to the history of science, and strengthening the links between Arab civilizational memory and contemporary challenges in research and knowledge.
This participation also underscores ALECSO’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with universities and scientific and cultural institutions across the Arab world, and supporting initiatives to document and preserve Arab and Islamic scientific heritage. These efforts aim to enhance its presence on the international cultural and scientific stage and highlight its role in building bridges of civilizational dialogue among peoples.
