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Nobel laureate and laser femtochemistry pioneer Ahmed Zewail dies at age of 70 leaving behind many science breakthroughs and an enduring legacy. Read more>

Tunisia is falling in international innovation rankings, and young inventors hold little hope for their future. Why is the country failing its young minds? Read more>

Late last year, the UAE launched its science, technology and innovation policy, which includes 100 initiatives in education, health, energy, transportation, space and water. It is designed to prepare the country for a time when it is no longer dependent on oil exports. Read more>

Indonesia’s economy is maturing at a fast pace but a stable economy alone cannot ensure prosperity and eradication of unemployment. Recent statistics show that there is a mounting skills gap among the country’s labor force. For example, most Indonesians who hold managerial posts have overseas degrees, while local degree holders …

Saudi’s ongoing efforts to transform itself into a knowledge-based society have resulted in a tremendous rise in the number of institutions of higher studies focusing on science and research. Link

Saudi Arabia has been implementing multiple reforms over the last several years to enhance competitiveness, according to the Kingdom’s economists and market analysts. “In the past five years more than 40 competitiveness reforms have been implemented. As a testament to Saudi Arabia’s competitive environment, the World Bank’s Ease of Doing …