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.
We are hugely delighted to announce the 5th Annual Forum (2026) will take place online on 19th and 20th October 2026. This year’s theme is Resilience in Research: The Role of Open Science in the Arab World. This year has been a complicated one for
The Forum for Open Research in MENA (FORM) is pleased to welcome the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) as a new member institution, marking an important step toward strengthening regional collaboration and expanding institutional engagement in Open Research across the Arab world.
The Forum for Open Research in MENA (FORM) is pleased to welcome the Institute for Policy Research and Governance (IPRG) as a Strategic Partner. Based in India, IPRG is an independent youth-led public policy and research organisation committed to advancing inclusive governance, evidence-based policymaking, and
We are pleased to welcome the Arab Federation for Libraries and Information as a new member of the Forum for Open Research in MENA (FORM). This collaboration brings into our network a leading regional organisation with a longstanding commitment to strengthening the role of libraries
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