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.
This year’s Annual Forum for Open Research in MENA, our 4th in the event series, was a huge success! It was held in was held in Sharjah (UAE), at the American University of Sharjah who generously agreed to be our host partners. We were also
We are delighted to welcome Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) to the Forum for Open Research in MENA (FORM). This collaboration reflects a shared interest in thoughtful, responsible approaches to research, and we look forward to working alongside colleagues at SUAD as part of our
As we count down to the start of International Open Access Week, we’re delighted to share a short message from our Co-founder and Director, Dr. Emily Choynowski, highlighting how our Annual Forum serves as a regional focal point for International Open Access Week, offering a
The Knowledge E Foundation planned to develop Al Wusul: The Arab Journal of Open Science Policies and Practises some years ago. This is a Diamond Open Access bilingual journal, publishing original research and localised case studies in Arabic and English, with a focus on the
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