CONTRIBUTIONS OF ANCIENT ARABIAN AND EGYPTIAN SCIENTISTS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICS & TECHNOLOGY

Md. Wasim Aktar Deptt. of Agril. Chemicals, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal, India. The Muslim scientists studied deeply the fundamental questions of physics. For instance Ibn Sina made a profound study of such phenomena as force, motion, light, heat, vacuum, etc. A great progress was made in theoretical and applied mechanics. Useful work was done in the field of mechanics on the wheel, axle, lever, pulley, inclined plane, windmill, water-wheel, toothed wheel, etc. The physicist and astronomer al-Khazini wrote a book on mechanics, hydrostatics and physics, named Kitab Mizan al-Hikmah (Book of the balance of wisdom) which is the most remarkable medieval work on these subjects. It gives a theory of the force of the attraction of the earth (gravity), according to which the universal force is directed towards the centre of the universe, which ... [more..]

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THE FAVORITE PRODUCTS OF ARABIAN PURCHASERS IN YIWU WHOLESALE MARKET

As Yiwu market is getting more internalized, more and more Arabian purchasers settle in Yiwu for purchase. There are more than 3000 foreigners in Yiwu who are from more than 40 countries all around the world. Half of them are from Arab countries like UAE, Egypt, Yemen, and so on. Arabian purchasers set trade companies and purchase for commodities in Yiwu and boom in bilateral trade. Onccc collects the favorite products of Arabian purchasers as follows. Toys: Toys sold in Yiwu commodities wholesale market Toy industry is the pillar industry of Yiwu economy, such as plush toys and electronic toys, which are hot products purchased by Arabians. Arabian garments: Garments sold in Yiwu commodities wholesale market Yiwu businessmen add many novel factors to the traditional simple black, white and coffee colors of Arabian-style garments sold in Yiwu ... [more..]

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TRAVEL TO TUNISIA FOR ARABIAN MAGIC

Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa, bordered by Libya and Algeria.  The smallest of the nations along the Atlas mountain range, Tunisia offers a climate not dissimilar to that of Spain, with hot, dry summers and mild winters. Its main commerce is export, but tourism is also a massive boon for the country. Tourists flock here for the sandy beaches, but delve a little deeper into this country and you will feel a sense of Arabian magic. If you are looking for sun and clear waters, then visit Hammamet. Dubbed the ‘Tunisian San Tropez' the town offers fashionable boutiques and miles of sandy beaches.  The ancient fort overlooks the sea for those wanting a bit of culture in their holiday and sea sports are readily available for the adrenalin junkies. All in all, this area has ... [more..]

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