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Arab world 'long way' from knowledge society
More funding and freedoms are needed if the Arab world is to reach its goal of becoming a knowledge-based society, a report finds.
NEWS | 18 November 2009 | EN
Iran urged to stamp out plagiarism
Iranian professors around the world are petitioning colleagues in Iran to attack plagiarism after alleged instances in academic journals.
NEWS | 26 October 2009 | EN
Egypt to accept patent applications in Arabic
Patent applications can be filed and processed in Arabic for the first time, thanks to the newly enhanced status of Egypt's patent office.
Arab women scientists launch initiatives
An awards ceremony recognising Arab women scientists has enabled many to meet face-to-face for the first time.
Saudi science powerhouse opens its doors
Leaders of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, which opened this week, have stated their global aims.
NEWS | 25 September 2009 | EN
Pakistan planning body slams science PhD 'mills'
A Pakistani development plan has criticised the country's mass PhD production, and says that the system needs rethinking.
NEWS | 31 July 2009 | EN
UAE anticipates lift-off for first satellite
The United Arab Emirates is soon to send its first earth-observation satellite into space, and hopes the venture will boost its development.
Pakistani science receives funding boost
Despite a difficult financial climate in Pakistan, the government has increased funding for science by a quarter.
NEWS | 29 June 2009 | EN
Morocco to boost investment in science
Morocco is investing more in science with plans to make universities financially independent and upgrade the scientific infrastructure.
Obama vows to boost science ties with Muslim world
Barack Obama has outlined a commitment to improving science and technology relations with Muslim communities around the world.
Saudi Arabia sets up nanotechnology facility
A state-of-the-art research facility in Saudi Arabia aims to stem the region's brain drain and promote nanotechnology research in the Arab world.
Bahrain invests in science and technology innovation
Bahrain is investing in large-scale science and technology projects in an effort to become an innovation hotspot.
NEWS | 11 May 2009 | EN
Islamic countries establish tech-sharing forum
A new forum for technology transfer will aid the sharing of homegrown technologies across the Organization of the Islamic Conference.
NEWS | 23 April 2009 | EN
'Ambitious' Qatar launches major science park
With the official opening of its US$800 million science park in its capital, Doha, Qatar is pursuing its ambitions for a high-tech future.
NEWS | 31 March 2009 | EN
Pakistan gets new science minister
After a year standing empty, the post of science minister in Pakistan has been filled.
NEWS | 4 February 2009 | EN
Network links researchers in Middle East and Europe
A new network aims to serve scientific research communities by enabling the Middle East to link directly with European research networks.
NEWS | 9 December 2008 | EN
Middle East's synchrotron runs short of funds
The Middle East's first synchrotron, which opened last month, still has to find US$19 million for its planned 2.5 GeV machine.
NEWS | 1 December 2008 | EN
Arab world debuts its first science news website
The Arab world has launched its first science news website, with the aim of communicating researchers' work to the public.
Morocco invests US$3.2 billion in renewable energy
Morocco is investing US$3.2 billion in clean energy development, including a renewable energy 'knowledge campus' in Oujda.
Kuwait unveils science and technology reform plan
Science and technology will play an important role in Kuwait's 2009–2014 development plan, with a government policy to transform the sector.
NEWS | 27 October 2008 | EN
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