Who we are

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.

Become a Member of FORM

Any research institution or research community based within the Arab region that wishes to support our mission
and become a signatory of our principles can become a member. Membership is free, so why not join us!

Upcoming Events

Open Access Publishing Models: An Overview of Strengths and Weaknesses
22 April, 2025
This 90-minute workshop will provide attendees an overview of the various funding and publishing models for open scholarship, including emerging models such as subscribe-to-open and various transformative/transitional models like read/publish.
WORKSHOP
Launching an Open Access Journal: Why & How to Do It
17 December, 2024

This hands-on workshop will highlight benefits of launching an open access journal, and offer tips on how to do this.
WORKSHOP

Latest News

The 3rd Annual Forum: A Huge Success!

This year’s 3rd Annual Forum for Open Research in MENA was a huge success, thanks to our exceptional host partner (the Qatar National Library) and our brilliant speakers. As we work to publish the recordings from this year’s sessions, we’re excited to share some highlights

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Recording from our Science Summit Session in New York

The special session we convened at the 10th Science Summit, taking place alongside the 79th UN General Assembly in New York, offered a fantastic opportunity to facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogues concerning the advancement of open science policies and practises at national and regional levels across the

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Online access for the 3rd Annual Forum is now free

We have decided to make online access to the 3rd Annual Forum (2024) free for all delegates.  Taking place from 21-24th October in Doha, in partnership with the Qatar National Library, the conference theme this year is Transforming Knowledge Into Action. By building on the

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