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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
US fund aims to boost Islamic technology
The United States has launched a fund to promote Islamic technology, the latest step in fulfilling President Obama's promises to the region.
NEWS | 2 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
TWAS aims to boost its science fund
The academy of sciences for the developing world unveiled ambitious funding hopes at its general meeting in South Africa.
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
Desert greening could slow climate change
Researchers have developed a model for greening the Sahara desert and say the method could help curb climate change.
NEWS | 16 September 2009 | EN
United Arab Emirates opens green energy institute
The UAE's US$15 billion plan to be a green energy centre includes a research centre which has just admitted its first students.
NEWS | 15 September 2009 | EN
Africa's new climate leader outlines continent's stance
Africa has plenty to offer at climate negotiations in return for financial help, says its newly-elected climate leader.
Algeria delivers on research funding promise
The first funds for Algeria's US$1.4 billion science and technology programme have been released.
Renewable energy agency sets up in Middle East
The recently formed International Renewable Energy Agency has chosen to make the Middle East its home.
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.
Cairo to host next world science journalists' conference
An African country is to host the World Conference of Science Journalists for the first time.
Sudan sets its sights on biofuels
Biofuels from both food and non-food crops will be produced as a result of a research collaboration involving Brazil, Egypt and Sudan.
Egypt to get digital science library
The Egyptian research community is set to get a boost with a new digital library and discounted access to top international journals.
NEWS | 16 June 2009 | EN
Arab world uses reality TV to showcase science
Arab scientists are competing to win funding for inventions in a new reality television show created to boost public interest in science.
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.
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