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4/7/25, 11:10 AM ‘KnowTalks’ Series highlights the lasting impact of Arab scholars on World Civilisation - Middle East News 247

‘KnowTalks’ Series highlights the lasting impact of

Arab scholars on World Civilisation

By News Desk 1 04/04/2025

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), in collaboration with the United

Nations Development Programme (UNDP), continued its ‘KnowTalks’ series. A new session titled ‘Arab
Scholars: A Lasting Legacy in World Civilisation’ was presented by His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO

of MBRF.

The session focused on the crucial role of Arab and Muslim scholars in creating a prosperous human

civilization that developed a wide array of scientific and knowledge-based disciplines, including engineering,
astronomy, mathematics, medicine, and philosophy, among others. This foundation served as a basis for
contemporary advancements. Furthermore, the discussions highlighted contributions that had a lasting

impact on global civilization and emphasized the importance of drawing inspiration from these achievements
to build a sustainable Arab knowledge base in the future.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb stated: “Arab scholars do not merely provide knowledge; they are also
innovators and founders of creative and scientific approaches that have significantly influenced the course of
human civilization.”

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