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Muslim Heritage Newsletter: 2nd Issue

A Quarterly Publication issued by the Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilisation (FSTC), Manchester, UK
Discover the Scientific and Technological Muslim Heritage in Our World Issue 2 - Vol. 1 * Rabi I 1429 / March 2008
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Strategic Alliance for a World-wide Roll-out of 1001 Inventions Exhibition
	1001 Inventions has unveiled an ambitious plan for a global expansion of its touring exhibition. Through the strategic support of Abdul Latif Jameel Company (ALJ), the groundbreaking educational initiative exploring historical Muslim contributions to science and technology is set to embark upon a worldwide roll-out. Read more…
Celebrating al-Jazari: 800 Years After
	On the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the completion in 1206 by al-Jazari's of his magnum opus book of mechanics, the famous Al-Jami `bayn al-`ilm wa `l-`amal al-nafi `fi sina`at al-hiyal (A Compendium on the Theory and Useful Practice of the Mechanical Arts), we publish a special folder where scholarly articles, images from manuscripts, pictures of reconstructed machines and video animations illustrate the ground breaking work of al-Jazari's genious scientific and technological achievement. This folder will be enriched progressively during this year. Visit Al-Jazari: 800 Years After.
1001 Inventions Exhibition in Croydon
	After Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and Glasgow the touring exhibition 1001 Inventions begins at Croydon Clocktower near London since February 2, 2008. Location: Croydon Clocktower Venue Dates: 2 February, 2008 - 3 May 2008, Monday-Saturday, 11am-5pm For more information on the Croydon Exhibition click here and here.
New Publications on MuslimHeritage.com
	Click here to see a compilation of our most recent publications on various aspects of Muslim heritage: scientific, technological, historical and cultural.
Activities and Announcements
	Click here to see past and forthcoming activities by FSTC members and Muslim Heritage related events.
Various Features, Topics and Services available on MuslimHeritage.com
	Among various features and services we offer to our readers, there are: Discussion Forums, Events, Feedback Timeline, Virtual Civilisation, Muslim Scholars, Features, Topics and Muslim Heritage Videos. Read more…
	NEWSLETTER TEAM: Chief Editor: Mohammed Abattouy Deputy Editor: Anne-Maria Brennan Associate Editor (History of Science): Salim Ayduz Associate Editor (Education): Ian Fenn Production Team: Sondoss Al-Hassani, Margaret Morris, Savas Konur.
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by: FSTC Limited, Fri 07 March, 2008