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.
Welcome to our newest regional member, the Arab Congress for Open Access. Open Access publishing activities are often the ‘gateway’ to understanding and engaging with open science policies and practises more generally, and in the Arab world, the Arab Congress for Open Access (ACOA) is
We are hugely excited to welcome the American University of Sharjah (AUS) Library as a new Member of FORM, and our first library member. The university library is the heart of an institution’s research processes and practises, providing the policies, the infrastructure, and the support
The movement for Open Access (OA) continues to grow, making scholarly research more accessible to academics and the public alike. Open Science initiatives, like those led by OAPEN and the Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB), are paving the way for a more inclusive and
Although we might be running a little bit later than usual, we are now ready to announce our Call for Papers for the 4th Annual Forum for Open Research! This year’s Annual Forum will take place in the UAE, in partnership with the American University of
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