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Muslim scientists played a vital role in the emergence of modern science, yet today science in Islamic societies is in a poor state. How can they improve the performance of Islamic science and encourage innovation?
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Opinions and Analysis
How Muslims transformed Mediterranean countries
D. J. Murphy calls for Islamic cultures to rekindle their rich tradition of innovative science and technology from earlier centuries.
Lessons from the Ottoman Empire
Two centuries ago the Ottoman rulers of Turkey adopted technology, management and methods of learning from Europe. That experience has lessons for today's developing countries, says Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu.
3 October 2007
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Private sector can help Islamic science
3 October 2007
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News and Features
Lebanon to reform science and technology policy
Lebanon's parliament has endorsed a plan to reform science and technology policy with a focus on human resource development and capacity building.
21 August 2008
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New network to raise profile of Muslim women scientists
An Islamic Network for Women Scientists has been established to encourage women scientists to network more efficiently at the national level.
4 August 2008
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UAE academy to tackle regional water shortages
18 July 2008
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Arab leaders approve ten-year higher education strategy
4 April 2008
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