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.55 – September 2009

Islamic scientific channel

	Biofuel ……good energy source or a cause for hunger

Latest News

	UAE anticipates lift-off for first satellite
	The United Arab Emirates is soon to send its first earth-observation satellite into space, and hopes the venture will boost its development.

	Renewable energy agency sets up in Middle East
	The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) will have its headquarters in Masdar City in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), making it the first major international agency to be based in the Middle East.

Studies and reports

	USDA Foreign Agricultural Service "Global Agricultural Information Network"

	Arab Human Development Report 2009 Challenges to Human Security in the Arab Countries

Opinion

	The house of wisdom: how the Arabs transformed western civilization

Spotlight

Muslim scientists awarded 2009 TWAS prize for building scientific institutions

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)

Swine flu......
How to protect yourself and others

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Netwatch

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Meetings and conferences

The Second International Conference on Phycology, Limnology and Aquatic Sciences

Date: 14-15 Feb., 2010
Location: Port Said, Egypt

International Conference on Soil Classification and Reclamation of Degraded Lands in Arid Environments

Date: 17-19 May, 2010
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

International Workshop on Urbanisation, Land Use, Land Degradation and Environment

Date: 28th September - 1st October 2009
Location: Denizli, Turkey

Fellowships, awards and & training opportunities

Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water

Deadline: 31 January 2010

2010 kHALIFA International Date palm Award

Academic job opportunities in the islamic world

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia

Watsan projects manager, Badakhshan region, Afghanistan
Effectively manage water and sanitation projects in line with objectives, budget and timeframe

Regional Knowledge and Networking Officer
Location: Amman, Jordan
Deadline: 9 July 2009

Humbold research fellowship for post-doctoral researchers
Location: Germany
Deadline: any time