http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on science in the islamic world and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/news/ R&D funds levied on business must build organisations that offer short-term benefits through a clear strategy, says Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/opinions/islam-analysis-specialist-r-d-funds-need-rethink-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldFri, 10 Feb 2012 11:30:34 GMTOne year after Egypt's revolution, enthusiasm and prospects for science are high — but still need translation into a fully functioning system.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/editorials/egypt-from-revolutionary-spirit-to-scientific-progress-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldFri, 27 Jan 2012 16:02:21 GMTA 13 per cent hike in Saudi Arabia's higher education budget, has reignited a debate about university rankings.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/news/saudi-universities-shrug-off-row-over-scientists-salaries.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldThu, 26 Jan 2012 18:20:59 GMTPrincess Sumaya bint El Hassan of Jordan talks to SciDev.Net about hopes for science in the Middle East, science diplomacy and the role of women scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/features/q-a-princess-sumaya-on-science-after-the-arab-spring.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldWed, 25 Jan 2012 14:44:21 GMTPakistan's science academy hosted six scientists from its Indian counterpart this week, leading to pledges on joint research projects.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/news/indian-scientists-visit-pakistan.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldFri, 20 Jan 2012 17:26:36 GMTAsia now collectively invests slightly more than the United States in research and development, says a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/news/asian-countries-collectively-top-us-r-d-spend.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldThu, 19 Jan 2012 18:00:02 GMTThe Egyptian revolution has led to a golden year for science with increased investment, ambitious plans and renewed public interest.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/news/egypt-s-scientists-savour-post-revolution-year.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldWed, 18 Jan 2012 16:39:46 GMTSome Muslim countries' powerful financial incentives to make quick progress in research could backfire, cautions Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/opinions/islam-analysis-money-can-t-buy-quality-research-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldThu, 12 Jan 2012 17:47:46 GMTPakistan should turn to agroforestry to stem its shrinking forest cover, say experts.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/news/agroforestry-can-fix-pakistan-s-depleting-tree-cover.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldFri, 16 Dec 2011 10:43:29 GMTArab Spring revolutionaries turning to governance must adopt knowledge and innovation as barometers for progress, says Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/opinions/islam-analysis-plant-seeds-for-a-scientific-revolution-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldThu, 15 Dec 2011 16:26:39 GMTA technology centre in Jordan hopes to unlock the research potential of countries of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/news/jordan-centre-to-support-tech-research-and-innovation-2.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldWed, 07 Dec 2011 18:26:42 GMTFifteen scientists and students in science and technology were rewarded with grants at the Qatar Foundation's annual research forum.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/news/qatar-awards-spur-growth-of-a-culture-of-science-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldTue, 06 Dec 2011 16:44:28 GMTPrincess Sumaya bint El Hassan of Jordan discusses how global cooperation on science can benefit a knowledge-hungry world.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/opinions/science-a-force-for-the-common-good.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldThu, 01 Dec 2011 15:22:00 GMTA plan has been launched to link the new Zewail City of Science and Technology, with research institutions sharing similar interests.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/news/egypt-s-science-city-to-spawn-national-research-network.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldWed, 30 Nov 2011 16:57:07 GMTScientists have called for more funding of regional collaborations and have suggested an 'Al Jazeera-style' science TV channel.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/news/arab-scientists-call-for-funding-for-regional-collaborations.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldTue, 29 Nov 2011 16:40:58 GMTAn Egyptian scientist is suing Nature for publishing an article that he says damaged his reputation, and the case has begun in the UK.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/news/egyptian-scientist-sues-i-nature-i-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldMon, 14 Nov 2011 16:42:38 GMTScientists may have discovered a way of unlocking Egypt's huge underwater aquifer, but critics question the feasibility of the project.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/news/underground-oasis-may-boost-egypt-s-development.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldThu, 10 Nov 2011 18:02:19 GMTThe Islamic World Academy of Sciences has been challenged to build bridges. The hardest may be between disciplines, says Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/opinions/islam-analysis-academies-must-evolve-to-face-the-future-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldThu, 10 Nov 2011 16:54:11 GMTThe Tunisian government aims to revive its technological exports by boosting science and technology innovation.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/news/tunisia-to-boost-its-s-t-with-us-16-5-million-project.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldWed, 02 Nov 2011 18:04:52 GMTPakistan’s struggle to contain its polio cases has been crippled by floods, conflict and poor awareness.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/news/pakistan-s-polio-pool-defies-immunisation-drives.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldFri, 28 Oct 2011 07:28:16 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/