Who we are

The Forum for Open Research in MENA (FORM) is a non-profit membership organisation supporting the advancement of Open Science policies and practices in research communities and institutions across the Arab region.

The Arab states have the resources and capability to play a pivotal role in the global transition towards more accessible, sustainable and inclusive research and education models. We want to support all our research communities and stakeholder groups in the journey towards a more ‘open’ world, by facilitating the exchange of actionable insights and the development of practical policies.

Become a Member of FORM

Any research institution or research community based within the Arab region that wishes to support our mission
and become a signatory of our principles can become a member. Membership is free, so why not join us!

Upcoming Events

Training for Trust: Advancing Open Research Integrity in MENA
16 June, 2025
This interactive, three-hour seminar and workshop will introduce key practices in research integrity and explore its role in advancing open science in the MENA region.
WORKSHOP
Making Space on the Shelves: Open Access Books in Open Science
8 July, 2025
The last ten years have witnessed an incredible surge in open access publishing, and now, this transformative movement is making significant strides in the realm of books. This webinar will explore why this expansion of open access to books is so vital, particularly for amplifying the reach and impact of research in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
WORKSHOP

Latest News

Follow our new YouTube Channel

FORM has launched its own YouTube channel! We hope you will join and follow us… One of our core missions here at FORM is to help support the development of human capacities across the region, via the creation and curation of freely accessible bilingual resources.

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Announcing our Regional Perspectives Keynote

Each year at the Annual Forum, we select our keynotes to provide valuable insights that help to frame and contextualise the overarching theme chosen for that year, helping to shape and drive the discussions and debates for the whole event. For our 4th Annual Forum,

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