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Today, Islamic states have a poor record of scientific productivity. How can they foster innovation, bridge the gap with industrialised countries and truly restore the Muslim world to its former scientific glory?
Opinion
Academies as agents of change in the OIC
Science and innovation in the countries of the Organization of the Islamic Conference are woefully inadequate, but the tide ...03/10/07
Opinion
Sound institutions could quickly boost Muslim science
Muslim countries need good quality institutions to motivate researchers, argues Athar Osama.03/10/07
Opinion
Private sector can help Islamic science
The Muslim world need not lag behind in science and technology. Abdalla Alnajjar looks at an initiative that is ...03/10/07
Feature
All change for science in the OIC
The Organization of the Islamic Conference is reforming its science programme. But will change lead to better science? Wagdy ...02/10/07
Opinion
The Muslim diaspora – from brain drain to brain gain?
Muslim countries should harness the talents of their huge diaspora and support collaboration between their expatriate and local scientists, ...02/10/07
Opinion
Lessons from the Ottoman Empire
Two centuries ago the Ottoman rulers of Turkey adopted technology, management and methods of learning from Europe. That experience ...01/10/07
Feature
The rise of Middle East technology parks
The rapid growth of technology parks in the Arab world has so far created more expectations than outcomes, reports ...27/09/07