http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on middle east & north africa science & technology en http://rss.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/news/ Clean technology to meet poor communities' needs must lie at the heart of any sustainable strategy to combat climate change.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/clean-technology-as-a-public-good.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaThu, 05 Nov 2009 03:00:18 GMTThe United States has launched a fund to promote Islamic technology, the latest step in fulfilling President Obama's promises to the region.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/us-fund-aims-to-boost-islamic-technology.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaMon, 02 Nov 2009 03:48:01 GMTAfter 2006's commitment to one per cent GDP spending on science, is Africa keeping up, falling behind or investing, asks Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/africa-analysis-progress-on-science-spending-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaThu, 29 Oct 2009 09:06:38 GMTIranian professors around the world are petitioning colleagues in Iran to attack plagiarism after alleged instances in academic journals.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/iran-urged-to-stamp-out-plagiarism.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaMon, 26 Oct 2009 07:23:58 GMTMoney is no object at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology — but will sumptuous surroundings promote research?http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/thinking-big-and-expensive-in-the-saudi-desert.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaFri, 23 Oct 2009 01:22:15 GMTThe most recent SciDev.Net user survey offers valuable insights into how well we are meeting your needs.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/scidev-net-survey-results-how-are-we-doing-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaFri, 23 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMTThe academy of sciences for the developing world unveiled ambitious funding hopes at its general meeting in South Africa.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/twas-aims-to-boost-its-science-fund.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaWed, 21 Oct 2009 02:50:58 GMTPatent applications can be filed and processed in Arabic for the first time, thanks to the newly enhanced status of Egypt's patent office.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/egypt-to-accept-patent-applications-in-arabic-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaWed, 14 Oct 2009 03:17:03 GMTAn awards ceremony recognising Arab women scientists has enabled many to meet face-to-face for the first time.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/arab-women-scientists-launch-initiatives.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaWed, 07 Oct 2009 01:43:34 GMTCGIAR reforms take research decisions too far away, says Hartmann, director-general of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/cgiar-reforms-make-research-decision-making-distant.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaTue, 06 Oct 2009 02:28:36 GMTLeaders of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, which opened this week, have stated their global aims.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/saudi-science-powerhouse-opens-its-doors.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaFri, 25 Sep 2009 03:45:33 GMTWill UNESCO's likely new head have the vision to deliver much-needed change in the organisation — especially in its science programmes?http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/unesco-must-reclaim-science-leadership.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaFri, 25 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMTResearchers have developed a model for greening the Sahara desert and say the method could help curb climate change.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/desert-greening-could-slow-climate-change.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaWed, 16 Sep 2009 03:57:58 GMTThe UAE's US$15 billion plan to be a green energy centre includes a research centre which has just admitted its first students.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/united-arab-emirates-opens-green-energy-institute.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaTue, 15 Sep 2009 03:46:01 GMTPriya Shetty explains the links between climate change and insect-borne disease, and outlines priorities for developing country policymakers.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/climate-change-and-insect-borne-disease-facts-and--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaWed, 09 Sep 2009 08:30:00 GMTAfrica has plenty to offer at climate negotiations in return for financial help, says its newly-elected climate leader.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/africa-s-new-climate-leader-outlines-continent-s-s.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaFri, 04 Sep 2009 12:33:07 GMTThe first funds for Algeria's US$1.4 billion science and technology programme have been released.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/algeria-delivers-on-research-funding-promise-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaThu, 06 Aug 2009 01:32:23 GMTThe recently formed International Renewable Energy Agency has chosen to make the Middle East its home.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/renewable-energy-agency-sets-up-in-middle-east.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaThu, 16 Jul 2009 02:13:48 GMTThe United Arab Emirates is soon to send its first earth-observation satellite into space, and hopes the venture will boost its development.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/uae-anticipates-lift-off-for-first-satellite-2.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaWed, 15 Jul 2009 12:14:23 GMTAn African country is to host the World Conference of Science Journalists for the first time.http://www.scidev.net/en/middle-east-and-north-africa/cairo-to-host-next-world-science-journalists-confe.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_middleeastandnorthafricaFri, 03 Jul 2009 02:59:13 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/