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Science & innovation policy: Science in the Islamic world

Cairo_University_Nadia El-Awady

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?

(Photo credit: Nadia El-Awady)

Opinions and Analysis

Modern-day Elx, Valencia, Spain. The Elx Palm Grove was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 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.

4 January 2008 | EN | FR

Cartoon of Muslim inventors 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 | EN


News and Features

UAE academy to tackle regional water shortages

The United Arab Emirates has opened a new academy to tackle water shortages and facilitate training in water resources management.

18 July 2008 | EN

Arab girl in head dress, studying in library Arab leaders approve ten-year higher education strategy

Member states of the Arab League have approved a ten-year strategy aiming to boost higher education and scientific research.

4 April 2008 | EN