journal article·2014-04

Dire need for a Middle Eastern science spring

Ahmed H. Zewail

Nature Materials· Volume 13· Issue 4
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Abstract

The Middle East is rich in human and natural resources, but many of its countries need a cultural and scientific transformation to reach worldwide recognition in education, research and economic productivity. Several institutions are making a positive impact, kindling hope for a successful 'science spring'.
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OpenAlex topics: Socioeconomic Development in MENA · Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research · Science, Research, and Medicine

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