Science & Development Bulletin monitors science development and highlights the role
of science and technology in establishing knowledge-based economy in the Islamic world.
Issue No.30 – April 2008
Latest News

» Arab States to get research and development institute

Dubai TechnoPark revealed plans to set up Dubai Institute of Technology to facilitate the integration of scientific research, technological development and innovation into the economy of the Arab world.

» African energy commission launched

African ministers of energy have announced the creation of the African Energy Commission in abid to promote cooperation.

» Arabs and South Americans joined forces in energy research

Arabs and South Americans joined forces in energy research

» Arab center for scientific research proposed

Arab scientists and policy makers called for the establishment of an Arab scientific research center to serve as the hub coordinating scientific research in the region.

» Saudi Arabia boosts nanotech research

Saudi Arabia will launch several new centres to boost nanotechnology research in the region.

Spotlight

Science in the Islamic World

The Prophet Mohamed said: "Seeking knowledge is a mandate for every Muslim (male and female)." (Sahih Bukhari)





Muslim women in science

» Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDC) at Centres of Excellence in the South.

Organization: Third World Organization for Women in Science (TWOWS)
Closing date: 31 May 2008

Making the science work for the Ummah’s need

» Sustainable mushroom production in Africa

Scientists s have managed to grow mushrooms on fish-based substrates which could be very attractive to small farmers who are known to operate under adverse conditions and limited resources.

Science and technology education observatory
» Higher Education, Innovation and Economic Development

» International Seminar 'higher education in the Muslim world: challenges and prospects'

Date: 24th -25th March 2008
Location : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Studies and reports

» Science and Technology Policies, National Competitiveness, and the Innovation Divide

The report comments on the existing methods of analysing national science and technology policies, and makes an assessment of the innovation strategies adopted by nations at varying stages of development

Opinion

» Firdaws al-Hikma for the Bedouin Heritage….call for action

Aref Abu-Rabia calls for the establishement of a Center for the preservation of the Bedouin heritage in the Negev, Palestine.

Netwatch
 

» Prophet Muhammad…The prophet of Islam

» ISESCO Center for Promotion of Scientific Research

 
Meetings and conferences

» International Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Disaster Mitigation

Date: 14-15 April 2008
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

» 5th Techno Mart of the World Technopolis Association "nurturing entrepreneurship through innovation, investment and incubation"

Dates: 14-16 April 2008
Location: Dubai; United Arab Emirates

» International Meeting on Water Management in Arid Zones. "Role of Unconventional Water Resources"

Dates: 26-27 April, 2008
Location: Laayoune; Morocco
English | French

» 3rd international congress "the environment and products pollutants: risks and opportunities of treatments"

Dates: 20-22 March 2008
Location: Monastir, Tunisia

» 1st International Conference on Business and Technology.

Date: 5-6 April 2008
Location: Islamabad; Pakistan

Academic jobs

» Position available at system engineering department in King Fahd University of petroleum an minerals, Saudi Arabia

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