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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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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.

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THEMES

Conference 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

ORGANIZERS

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 INFO

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.

Official schedule

Important Dates

  1. 20 February 2026

    Pre-registration opens.

  2. 20 April 2026

    Deadline for submitting abstracts and papers.

  3. 1 July 2026

    Notification of acceptance or rejection.

  4. 1 September 2026

    Deadline for submitting final abstracts.

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