A 13 per cent hike in Saudi Arabia's higher education budget, has reignited a debate about university rankings.

Pakistan's science academy hosted six scientists from its Indian counterpart this week, leading to pledges on joint research projects.

Asia now collectively invests slightly more than the United States in research and development, says a report.

The Egyptian revolution has led to a golden year for science with increased investment, ambitious plans and renewed public interest.

Pakistan should turn to agroforestry to stem its shrinking forest cover, say experts.

A technology centre in Jordan hopes to unlock the research potential of countries of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia.

Fifteen scientists and students in science and technology were rewarded with grants at the Qatar Foundation's annual research forum.

A plan has been launched to link the new Zewail City of Science and Technology, with research institutions sharing similar interests.

Scientists have called for more funding of regional collaborations and have suggested an 'Al Jazeera-style' science TV channel.

An Egyptian scientist is suing Nature for publishing an article that he says damaged his reputation, and the case has begun in the UK.

Scientists may have discovered a way of unlocking Egypt's huge underwater aquifer, but critics question the feasibility of the project.

The Tunisian government aims to revive its technological exports by boosting science and technology innovation.

Pakistan’s struggle to contain its polio cases has been crippled by floods, conflict and poor awareness.

Scientists in the Arab states are calling for a coordinated approach to research, ahead of next year's Rio+20 conference.

Pakistan hopes to stem economic losses from foot and mouth disease with support from US scientists.

Pakistan has promised to increase research spending to two per cent of GDP, as part of a ten-year roadmap to develop its science.

Pakistan is tapping Asian expertise in dengue research, but this does not extend to improving surveillance.

Algeria's science budget has grown significantly in recent years, although researchers say projects face too many bureaucratic hurdles.

Pakistan plans, through collaboration with other countries, to expand its network of satellites in space.

A new high-altitude monitoring station will enhance Pakistan’s ability to study floods and other climate change impacts.