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.
Introducing AlMayzab Digital Library and Its Mission AlMayzab Digital Library is described as an academic and community-focused digital library dedicated to supporting knowledge access, research development, and digital capacity building. The organisation’s work centres on empowering students, researchers, and academic institutions through open access to
The Forum for Open Research in MENA (FORM) is pleased to welcome Qatar National Library (QNL) as a new institutional member, marking an important addition to the growing regional community advancing Open Research and knowledge accessibility across the Arab region. The membership also reflects a
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. The Forum for Open Research in MENA (FORM)
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.
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