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1001 Inventions Distinguished in London by the AMSS (UK) |
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By: FSTC Limited, Wed 10 June, 2009 |
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In a meeting organised in London on June 5, 2009, The Association of Muslim Social Scientists in the United Kingdom (AMSS - UK) distinguished the Global Initiative 1001 Inventions by granting it the prestigious Building Bridges Award for 2009.
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FSTC at the House of Lords in London |
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By: FSTC Limited, Fri 08 May, 2009 |
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FSTC at the House of Lords in London
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The Muslim Heritage Awareness Group Meeting (24 March 2009, Royal Society, London) |
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By: FSTC Limited, Fri 17 April, 2009 |
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The Muslim Heritage Awareness Group (MHAG), a think tank and consulting body of the Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilisation (FSTC) held recently its meeting on 24 March 2009 in London at the Royal Society. In the following short article, we present a report on the meeting and describe briefly the debates around the selected theme: Muslim Heritage and Social Media.
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Muslim Heritage Shines at Qatar through Ancient Wisdom Exhibition |
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By: FSTC Limited, Wed 15 April, 2009 |
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The Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilisation (FSTC) and Muslim Heritage Consulting (MHC) took part in the high profile opening of the Qatar Science and Technology Park on March 16th 2009. The opening night celebrations were attended by His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani and Her Highness Sheikha Mozah accompanied by over 1,400 VIP's from all around the world. The participation took two forms: an exhibition and a live performance entitled "Ancient Wisdom" designed to highlight the legacy of scientific achievement in Muslim Civilisation.
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The Ninth Annual Ceremony Recognises the Very Best of British Muslim Achievements |
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By: FSTC Limited, Sun 05 April, 2009 |
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The ninth Annual Ceremony for The Muslim News Awards for Excellence took place 30 March 2009 in London. Over 800 people celebrated the ninth Annual Ceremony of The Muslim News Awards for Excellence - Britain's longest standing Muslim awards event. The coveted award ceremony recognised the very best of Muslim contribution to British society. On this occasion, Professor Mohamed El-Gomati, Deputy Chairman of the Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilisation (FSTC), was awarded Fazlur Rahman Khan Award for Excellence in Engineering, Science and Technology.
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Ancient Wisdom Exhibition at Qatar Science and Technology Park 16th March 2009 in Doha |
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By: FSTC Limited, Tue 24 February, 2009 |
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Ancient Wisdom Exhibition at Qatar Science and Technology Park 16th March 2009 in Doha
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Muslim Heritage Newsletter: 4th Issue |
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By: FSTC Limited, Sun 21 December, 2008 |
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A new issue of The Muslim Heritage Newsletter (Issue 4, vol. 1, Dhu 'l-Hijja 1429 / December 2008) was released. The Newsletter, a quarterly publication issued by the Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilisation (FSTC), is devoted to publicize the activities and projects of FSTC but also other Muslim Heritage related events. It is distributed worldwide. You will find in the 4th Issue an annoucement of FSTC's Contribution to the Intercultural Dialogue at the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York (12-14 November 2008), a report on FSTC Activities in UK Parliaments in London (13-17 October 2008). The Newsletter presents also the usual rubrics: "New Publications on www.MuslimHeritage.com", "Activities and Announcements" and a short description of the "Features, Topics and Services Available on www.MuslimHeritage.com".
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Representing Islam and Muslims in the Media: An Academic Debate |
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By: FSTC Limited, Wed 17 December, 2008 |
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In 5-6 September 2008 the Universities of Manchester and Surrey organised in Manchester an international conference "Representing Islam: Comparative Perspectives". The meeting attracted over 100 eminent national and international speakers and a large audience. The conference was primarily concerned with the representations of Islam and Muslims in our modern world and the relationship of this representation/mis-representation with current social and political issues. The following article presents a short report about some of the most important debates discussed in the conference.
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Muslim Heritage and Education |
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By: FSTC LImited, Wed 17 December, 2008 |
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This is the text of a presentation made to The Education and Culture Committee of the EU Parliament in Brussels on the 5th November 2008. The presentation is in two parts. The first is an introduction to the 1000 years of amnesia, the so called "Dark Ages", and its impact on education and culture. The second is a review of the progress made in the ground breaking education project, entitled Cultural Understanding in Science (CUSP) jointly carried by the Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilisation (FSTC), Qualification and Curriculum Agency (QCA) and the Association of Science Education (ASE). Finally a list of concluding remarks and strategic recommendations are given.
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FSTC's Contribution to the Intercultural Dialogue at the General Assembly of the United Nations |
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By: FSTC Limited, Sat 13 December, 2008 |
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In 12-13 November 2008, the United Nations organised in New York a high-level meeting of the General Assembly to promote inter-faith dialogue. The meeting was marked by the active participation of the heads of state and senior officials of more than 75 Member States who came together to support mutual tolerance, respect and understanding. At the end of the high-level meeting, the General Assembly of the UN adopted a general declaration praising the values of tolerance and mutual respect between faiths and cultures. On the occasion of this high-level meeting in New York, The Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilisation organised at the UN in New York a display on "Multi-Faith Scientists in Islamic Civilisation" and a conference on the "Strategic importance of Muslim Heritage in our World and its impact on Diplomatic, Educational and Socio-economic Developments".
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