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Muslim scientists played a vital role in the emergence of modern science, yet today science in Islamic societies is in a poor state. How can they improve the performance of Islamic science and encourage innovation?
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Opinions and Analysis
How Muslims transformed Mediterranean countries
D. J. Murphy calls for Islamic cultures to rekindle their rich tradition of innovative science and technology from earlier centuries.
Lessons from the Ottoman Empire
Two centuries ago the Ottoman rulers of Turkey adopted technology, management and methods of learning from Europe. That experience has lessons for today's developing countries, says Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu.
3 October 2007
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Private sector can help Islamic science
3 October 2007
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News and Features
Arab world debuts its first science news website
The Arab world has launched its first science news website, with the aim of communicating researchers' work to the public.
Morocco invests US$3.2 billion in renewable energy
Morocco is investing US$3.2 billion in clean energy development, including a renewable energy 'knowledge campus' in Oujda.
Kuwait unveils science and technology reform plan
27 October 2008
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Pakistan's science reformer steps down
20 October 2008
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