1001 Inventions Launches 'House of Wisdom Challenge’ in Dubai

Dubai, 17 April 2016: 1001 Inventions and Emirates Foundation revealed a new knowledge-based ‘House of Wisdom Challenge’ at this year’s annual Think Science Fair taking place from 17 to 19 April at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

1001 Inventions participates at this popular youth development programme, with a fun filled showcase of a variety of learning experiences including exhibits, challenges and competitions that introduce young people to one of the greatest research and education centres in the history of Muslim Civilisation – The House of Wisdom in Baghdad – aiming to inspire and encourage them to embrace careers in science, technology and research.

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Thousands of students, teachers and visitors to the Fair engaged with the activities and challenged their knowledge about the history of science in Muslim Civilisation. From mechanical engineering to astronomy, chemistry and physics participants competed in answering questions about a golden age of discovery, innovation and creativity that spread from the 7th century for about 1,000 years. Muslim Civilisation spread from Spain to China where men and women from different religious backgrounds and ethnicities worked together to develop and advance their communities making breakthroughs that still impact our lives today. 

Shaza Shannan, Director of 1001 Inventions in the Middle East, said:

We are delighted to be participating at this very important event in Dubai, and to be partnering with Emirates Foundation at their flagship event that attracts the best youthful brains of science across the UAE. Through our participation we engage with those young people and showcase to them a legacy of creativity from their own heritage. We inspire them, through engaging edutainment experiences, to follow the steps of their remarkable ancestors who made important breakthroughs in science and technology 1,000 years ago in Muslim Civilisation that still impact our lives today.”

The House of Wisdom Challenge is part of a 1001 Inventions global effort to engage and inspire young people and equip them with  innovation and creative thinking necessary to build citizens of that future that can find solutions to 21st century challenges. 1001 Inventions exhibitions and campaigns engaged with over 250 million people around the world through educational campaigns online and in many cities around the world.

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About Think Science

Think science is part of Emirates Foundation’s Youth Development efforts. It is a platform for UAE youth between the ages of 15 and 24 designed to develop their knowledge in the field of science and technology. The programme aims to motivate and inspire young UAE youth to pursue their curiosity and passion and to investigate solutions that tackle real-world problems. The Programme helps youth to also achieve their fullest potential by responding to UAE’s demand for science talents.

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About 1001 Inventions

1001 Inventions is an award-winning, British-based organisation that creates international educational campaigns and engaging transmedia productions aiming to raise awareness of the contributions to science, technology and culture from the Golden Age of Muslim Civilisation.  Over the last decade, 1001 Inventions has engaged with over 250 million people across the globe, with educational campaigns in cities such as in LondonIstanbulNew YorkWashington DCLos AngelesKuala LumpurAbu Dhabi and Jeddah.  1001 Inventions works with a network of international partners and leading academics, and through its academic partner FSTC (UK), to produce world-class experiences, interactive exhibitsfilms, live shows, books and classroom learning materials that are being used by hundreds of thousands of educators around the world.

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