Mustafa Prize laureates became honorary fellows of the Islamic World Academy of Sciences.

The Islamic World Academy of Sciences announced Mustafa Prize laureates as its newest honorary fellows. According to IAS official website, “The Islamic World Academy of Sciences (IAS) is an international scientific organization that was founded by the heads of state of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in 1986 to assist countries to realize socio-economic advancement through the prudent use of science and technology.” “Based in Amman (Jordan) and fully supported by the government of Jordan, it is also an advisory body on scientific matters that has been designated as the voice of science in the OIC.” “During its last General Assembly meeting, the Islamic World Academy of Sciences (IAS) decided to award the Mustafa Prize Laureates the Honorary Fellowship of the IAS. This decision was made in appreciation of the efforts and achievements they have made in various fields.” “The membership of the IAS is made up of 20 Honorary Fellows and 103 Founding and Elected Fellows including Noble Prize laureates and eminent scientists of distinction who have achieved the highest academic honors in their countries and internationally.”