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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)

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A Yemeni health researcher and pioneer of a network for Arab women scientists is one of five recipients of a global science award.

28 February 2013 | EN | ES | FR

18th century Islamic Astrolabe Islamic states under fire for 'empty promises' on science

Members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation have been criticised for failing to follow up on promises to improve the state of science.

25 February 2013 | EN