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.
A warm welcome to Ilays Library Initiative, now joining the Forum for Open Research in MENA as a member. Across Somalia, libraries are playing an increasingly important role in education, research, and community development, often serving as vital spaces for learning and access to reliable
We are pleased to welcome Al Akhawayn University (AUI) as a new member of the Forum for Open Research in MENA (FORM). This partnership brings together a shared interest in strengthening research cultures, encouraging openness, and supporting meaningful exchange across institutions in the region. Based
We are pleased to welcome CLOCKSS as the newest Strategic Partner in the Forum for Open Research in MENA (FORM). CLOCKSS brings to our community a longstanding commitment to digital preservation, open infrastructure, and the long-term safeguarding of scholarly knowledge. Their participation strengthens the collective
We are pleased to welcome the RCSI Medical University of Bahrain as the newest member of the Forum for Open Research in MENA (FORM). This partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening access to knowledge, supporting responsible research practices, and encouraging collaboration across the region’s
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