Nouakchott, Mauritania · 16–18 March 2027
Sixteenth Maghrebian Meeting on the History of Arabic Mathematics
Bringing together researchers, academics, and specialists to explore, study, and promote the rich heritage of Arabic mathematics.
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COMHISMA 16 : ouverture des préinscriptions
20 Feb 2026 · 9:00 AM · Nouakchott, Mauritanie
Les préinscriptions à la Seizième Rencontre Maghrébine sur l'Histoire des Mathématiques Arabes (COMHISMA 16) sont ouvertes. La rencontre se tiendra à Nouakchott du 16 au 18 mars 20...
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A scientific meeting dedicated to the history of Arabic mathematics
The Sixteenth Maghrebian Meeting on the History of Arabic Mathematics provides a scientific platform for dialogue and exchange among researchers, academics, and specialists in Arabic scientific heritage.
Read moreConference Themes
The conference welcomes scientific contributions addressing the following themes related to the history of Arabic mathematics:
- Mathematics and astronomy in the Arab-Islamic world
- Transmission of Arabic mathematical texts
- Relations between mathematics and other disciplines
- Pedagogical and historiographical approaches
Organization & Scientific Committee
The Mauritanian Association for the Promotion of Mathematics, in collaboration with the CEROS Center and the HADEF Center, is organizing the Sixteenth Maghrebian Meeting on the History of Arab Mathematics.
The International Scientific Committee of the Colloquium is chaired by Professor Ahmed Djebbar.
Practical Information
- Venue
- The meeting will take place in Nouakchott, Mauritania, at a university institution to be confirmed.
- Accommodation
- Participants are encouraged to book accommodation in advance. A list of recommended hotels will be provided soon.
- Transport
- Nouakchott International Airport provides main connections. Detailed guidance will be sent to participants.
- Participation
- Participation is open to researchers, academics, and doctoral students interested in the history of Arabic mathematics.
Important Dates
Official schedule of the Sixteenth Maghrebian Meeting on the History of Arabic Mathematics.
- 20 February 2026Pre-registration opens.
- 20 April 2026Deadline for submitting abstracts and papers.
- 1 July 2026Notification of acceptance or rejection.
- 1 September 2026Deadline for submitting final abstracts.
Contact
Have a question or request? Send us a message and our team will respond shortly.
- Contact person
- Dr Fatimetou Aghrabatt
- support@promath.net
- Phone
- +222 33 35 18 12
- +222 33 35 18 12
Response time: 24–48h