The Forum for Open Research in MENA (FORM) is pleased to welcome Al-Fateh Institute of Health Sciences (AFIHS) as a Strategic Partner.
Based in Pakistan, AFIHS is a multidisciplinary institution dedicated to bridging healthcare and technology education through practical, globally connected training. Its work focuses on strengthening professional capacity in health sciences while promoting more accessible and collaborative knowledge environments.
AFIHS is already engaged with the Arab research landscape through its institutional membership with Refaad and its role as a supporting organisation for Healthcare Information For All (HIFA), a global network working to improve access to reliable health information. These initiatives reflect the institute’s commitment to advancing open and inclusive approaches to knowledge sharing.
By joining FORM as a Strategic Partner, AFIHS will contribute to ongoing conversations around Open Science, research visibility, and regional collaboration. Strategic partners form part of the wider FORM ecosystem and play an important role in connecting the MENA research community with institutions and initiatives from across the global scholarly landscape.
Mohammad Umaid, Director of Al-Fateh Institute of Health Sciences, commented: “Becoming a Strategic Partner of the Forum for Open Research in MENA marks an important step in Al-Fateh Institute of Health Sciences’ commitment to advancing Open Science across the region. At AFIHS, we believe knowledge should be accessible, collaborative, and impactful, particularly in health sciences and digital education. This partnership strengthens our resolve to contribute to transparent research, regional cooperation, and global academic progress.”
FORM looks forward to working with Al-Fateh Institute of Health Sciences and to supporting their contributions to the growing Open Research community across MENA and beyond.
If you would like to learn more about FORM membership and opportunities for collaboration, you can find further information here.
