First Arab chemistry conference in Cairo

The first Arab conference on applicable chemistry will be held in Cairo on November 1. The 5-day conference will be chaired by Dr. Ali Hobesh, former chief of the Egyptian Scientific Research Academy and head of the Egyptian Scientists Federation.

Hobesh said the conference would focus on the role of chemistry in archaeological maintenance projects, forensic medicine, health care, water treatment and environmental protection. It will also focus on introducing first chemistry Syllahi in Arabic language.

On the fringes of the conference an exhibition of the latest scientific equipment will be organized, in addition to a contest for the best applicable chemistry research that deals with problems hindering development processes in the Arab world, Al Ahram daily said today.