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

How to be Open: Librarians
15 May, 2025
This event will be hosted in Arabic. This 90-minute workshop will introduce participants to how libraries can embrace and promote Open Science principles, ensuring wider accessibility, transparency, and collaboration in research. The session aims to address the unique opportunities and challenges in the Arab states for achieving various levels of openness in libraries.
WORKSHOP
Training for Trust: Advancing Open Research Integrity in MENA
16 June, 2025
This interactive, three-hour seminar and workshop will introduce key practices in research integrity and explore its role in advancing open science in the MENA region.
WORKSHOP

Latest News

Welcome to our Newest Members – OAPEN & DOAB!

FORM is dedicated to the advancement of Open Science within the Arab region, but we know we cannot succeed without the support of the wider Open Science community. We are therefore very excited to announce our newest institutional members, Online Library of the Open Access

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Wrapping Up 2024!

December was a hugely busy, and fantastically interesting, month for FORM, with a number of impactful events relating to open science policies and practises taking place across the world. We were thrilled to be able to attend and present at a number of events, represented

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