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Researchers have mapped climate change hotspots around the globe, focusing on specific hazards including floods, cyclones and droughts.

A study finds that predictions of climate change induced water shortages in the Middle East are not as certain as previously thought.

Lebanon has launched an awareness campaign on counterfeit drugs, but commentators say the move doesn't go far enough.

Lebanon's parliament has endorsed a plan to reform science and technology policy with a focus on human resource development and capacity building.

An Islamic Network for Women Scientists has been established to encourage women scientists to network more efficiently at the national level.

Africa still relies largely on satellites for Internet access, with delays to cable projects across the continent reported.

The United Arab Emirates has opened a new academy to tackle water shortages and facilitate training in water resources management.

Human rights can serve as a valuable guide for climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, according to a report.

South Asian nations have agreed on a three-year plan to lessen climate change impacts in the region.

Egypt has set up a South–South cooperation centre to promote technology transfer and industrial development.

Egypt has set up a regional centre of excellence for renewable energy for the Middle East and North Africa.

Iraq has put science and technology at the centre of a proposed five-year, US$1 billion higher education plan.

The African Union's new commissioner has placed education at the top of his agenda for advancing science and technology on the continent.

Scientists have created a system that transfers medical images via mobile phones, enabling more economical imaging technology.

Egypt has approved a Bt maize variety for commercialisation, the first genetically modified crop to gain approval in the country.

Iranian scientists have found that a rapid diagnostic test for visceral leishmaniasis can discriminate between different forms of the disease.

Tunisia and South Korea have signed a deal to improve Tunisian air quality monitoring and develop an air quality improvement strategy.

Global computer giant Intel has teamed up with an Arab foundation to train two million teachers in interactive learning in 16 countries.

A new report finds that Arab states have demonstrated the most significant improvement of any region in technology-readiness.

A global agriculture study has called for an increase in agricultural research to feed the world's growing population sustainably.