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/ More funding and freedoms are needed if the Arab world is to reach its goal of becoming a knowledge-based society, a report finds.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/arab-world-long-way-from-knowledge-society-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldWed, 18 Nov 2009 03:14:19 GMTIranian professors around the world are petitioning colleagues in Iran to attack plagiarism after alleged instances in academic journals.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/iran-urged-to-stamp-out-plagiarism.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldMon, 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/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/thinking-big-and-expensive-in-the-saudi-desert.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldFri, 23 Oct 2009 01:22:15 GMTThree Nature articles display mixed feelings about the success of Pakistan's higher education reforms.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/debating-pakistan-s-higher-education-overhaul.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldThu, 15 Oct 2009 01:29:04 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/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/egypt-to-accept-patent-applications-in-arabic-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldWed, 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/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/arab-women-scientists-launch-initiatives.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldWed, 07 Oct 2009 01:43:34 GMTLeaders of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, which opened this week, have stated their global aims.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/saudi-science-powerhouse-opens-its-doors.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldFri, 25 Sep 2009 03:45:33 GMTFollowing its higher education reforms, Pakistan's success in creating a research culture is still uncertain, say Athar Osama and colleagues.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/pakistani-research-culture-still-out-of-reach-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldThu, 03 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMTA Pakistani development plan has criticised the country's mass PhD production, and says that the system needs rethinking.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/pakistan-planning-body-slams-science-phd-mills--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldFri, 31 Jul 2009 04:17:32 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/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/uae-anticipates-lift-off-for-first-satellite-2.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldWed, 15 Jul 2009 12:14:23 GMTDespite a difficult financial climate in Pakistan, the government has increased funding for science by a quarter.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/pakistani-science-receives-funding-boost.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldMon, 29 Jun 2009 02:46:05 GMTMorocco is investing more in science with plans to make universities financially independent and upgrade the scientific infrastructure.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/morocco-to-boost-investment-in-science.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldTue, 09 Jun 2009 12:57:46 GMTBarack Obama has outlined a commitment to improving science and technology relations with Muslim communities around the world.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/obama-vows-to-boost-science-ties-with-muslim-world.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldFri, 05 Jun 2009 03:49:31 GMTA 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.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/saudi-arabia-sets-up-nanotechnology-facility-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldFri, 22 May 2009 12:46:57 GMTBahrain is investing in large-scale science and technology projects in an effort to become an innovation hotspot.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/bahrain-invests-in-science-and-technology-innovati.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldMon, 11 May 2009 03:01:51 GMTDeveloping world businesses must invest in nanotech research and development for clean water to stay ahead, says Mohamed Abdel-Mottaleb.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/nanotech-for-water-can-help-business-innovate-and-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldWed, 06 May 2009 08:06:00 GMTA new forum for technology transfer will aid the sharing of homegrown technologies across the Organization of the Islamic Conference.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/islamic-countries-establish-tech-sharing-forum.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldThu, 23 Apr 2009 03:22:13 GMTWith the official opening of its US$800 million science park in its capital, Doha, Qatar is pursuing its ambitions for a high-tech future.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/-ambitious-qatar-launches-major-science-park.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldTue, 31 Mar 2009 03:15:35 GMTAfter a  year standing empty, the post of science minister in Pakistan has been filled.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/pakistan-gets-new-science-minister.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldWed, 04 Feb 2009 04:30:02 GMTScientists in Islamic countries must relate the value of the theory of evolution to their political and cultural setting, says Salman Hameed.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/science-in-the-islamic-world/evolution-s-relevance-for-islamic-states-must-not-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_scienceintheislamicworldMon, 15 Dec 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