| 24 - 26 April 2000 |
The Symposium on Scientific Research Outlook in the Arab World and the New Millennium: Science and Technology (SRO 2000). |
| 25 April 2000 |
The idea was first introduced during a general meeting of the Arab scientists participating in the SRO 2000 symposium. |
| 26 April 2000 |
A resolution was adopted to establish the Arab Science and Technology Foundation (ASTF).
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al-Qassimi, Ruler of Sharjah, accepts Honorary Chairmanship of ASTF in his personal capacity. |
| 26 April 2000 |
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al-Qassimi makes a donation of $1 million, out of his private funds, to ASTF and provides it with a $5 million worth of material and administrative facilities. |
| 26 April 2000 |
Temporary Headquarters provided |
| 21 - 26 October 2000 |
The First ASTF Meeting |
| 30 October 2000 |
Approving ASTF's Statutes |
| 19 December 2000 |
Issuance of the Emiri Decree No. 26/2000 declaring the establishment of the Arab Science and Technology Foundation. |
| 19 December 2000 |
Organizational structure approved |
