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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