Science & Development Bulletin

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.45 – November 2008

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Survey on Muslim Scientists and Technologists' Perceptions, Motivations, and Performance‏

Islamic scientific channel

20 Great Discoveries by MUSLIMS

	Discover the Muslim origins of many Western discoveries!

Latest News

	Lebanon to reform science and technology policy
	Lebanon's parliament has endorsed a plan to reform science and technology policy with a focus on human resource development and capacity building.

	Egyptian-European network for technology and innovation set up
	European Commission and Egypt's Ministry of Trade and Industry have agreed to establish an Egyptian-European network for technology and innovation making Egypt the first Arab country to join a European programme aimed at promoting science-based industrial competitiveness.

	UN boost for Iraq's science and technology sector
	The UN Conference on Trade and Development has signed an agreement with the Iraqi government to map out a strategy using science, technology and innovation for developing Iraq's economy.

Spotlight

Concept of education in Islam

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

Ranking of Universities in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Oceania, Europe, and USA

A 10-year action programme for science development in Islamic States (2005-2015)

Making the science work for the Ummah’s need

	Orange peel could be used for cleaning up dirty water
	Researchers have showed that orange peel has a considerable potential for the removal of dyes from aqueous solutions over a wide range of concentrations making it a low-cost, natural and abundant source for the removal of dyes. It may also be effective in removing other harmful or undesirable species present in the waste effluents.

Studies and reports

	Final Report of 2008 Fourth Islamic Conference of Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research

feature

Islamic Strategy: Knowledge Access, Local Innovation And IP Protection

Islamic states have declared 2009 “the year for renewal and innovation” and will launch a project to prepare a landmark map of science, technology and innovation to promote science and technology investment and technical cooperation both within the Islamic world, and between the Islamic world and Europe as well as setting up a centre to facilitate access to scientific publications and patent registration.