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Our Founder and CEO, Kamran Robert Kardan, will be speaking at the upcoming QS Quacquarelli Symonds APAC Pre-Summit, hosted at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on 1 November! Kamran will be part of Panel 3, 'Navigating Technology: Best Practice in AI and New Technologies', where he’ll discuss practical ways to integrate AI and other innovative tools into academia. This panel will cover how advanced technologies can enhance teaching, learning, and research, as well as address the ethical and inclusive approaches needed for effective tech implementation within institutions. If you’re attending the event or will be in Almaty, we’d love to connect with you! Schedule a meeting with us >> https://bit.ly/3UvAggZ #QSHigherEdSummit #HigherEducation #AsiaPacific #AMoreKnowledgeableWorld #Academia 

We're delighted to share that KnE Learn's free online course on the basics of AI is now accredited by The CPD Certification Service! If you're interested in learning how to effectively work with AI and integrate its technologies into your workflow, KnE Learn's 'Learn the Basics of AI' course is designed to help you do just that! This free online course introduces you to essential AI concepts and skills, guiding you to become an effective AI collaborator. You will explore fundamental definitions of AI, AI literacy, and strategies to integrate AI into everyday tasks. Use code AI100 for instant access and start learning how to use AI to your advantage today >> https://bit.ly/4hzxhya #AICourse #LearnAI #FreeAICourse #AIForEducation #KnELearn #OnlineCourse #FreeAICourse #AMoreKnowledgeableWorld

Our Chief Academic Officer, Dr Emily Choynowski, PhD, will be speaking at the 4th Arab Congress for Open Access on 26 October! Taking place online, the session will focus on how the Forum for Open Research in MENA's Annual Forum, drawing from three years of community insights, aims to address the practical needs of the Arab world's Open Science movement. Learn more about the session >> https://bit.ly/4dZRl9F #OpenAccess #AMoreKnowledgeableWorld #HigherEducation #OpenScience #OpenResearch #Form4Open

That's a wrap on the Forum for Open Research in MENA's 3rd Annual Forum! Huge thanks to our host partner Qatar National Library, our sponsors, and our speakers and delegates for making this event a huge success. Be sure to follow the official FORM account for all the latest updates on Open Science in the Arab world 👇 #Form4Open #OpenScience #OpenResearch #KnEFoundation

We're heading into the final day of the Forum for Open Research in MENA's 3rd Annual Forum! Today, we're offering a series of high-impact, in-person workshops, designed specifically for researchers, librarians, and policymakers joining us in Doha. Here's what the workshops will cover: Workshop 1: 'Building an Institutional Repository' with Dr Alwaleed Alkhaja and Dr Arif Shaon from Qatar National Library. Workshop 2: 'Open Access Publishing Models: An Overview of Strengths and Weaknesses' with Rick Anderson from Brigham Young University. As we wrap up the four-day event, we want to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who joined us, both in person and online, and supported our efforts to work towards a more open Arab world. Special thanks to our host partner, Qatar National Library, for their invaluable support and commitment over the past few months! Having the opportunity to host this year’s event in such a significant institution has been especially meaningful, as community collaboration is at the core of the Open Science movement. #KnEFoundation #Form4Open #OpenScience #OpenResearch

🌟 A big thank you to our speakers for their insightful contributions during Panels K and L! Your discussions on regional case studies and institutional repositories offered practical strategies and real-world examples that will inspire our community to advance Open Science. We genuinely appreciate your dedication and look forward to continuing these important conversations to drive positive change in research practices. 🔓 If you'd like to follow the live sessions online, you can do so here: bit.ly/4f4Pd1G! #Gratitude #OpenScience #FORM4Open #QatarNationalLibrary

We're heading into day three of the Forum for Open Research in MENA's 3rd Annual Forum, hosted in partnership with Qatar National Library! Today, we're kicking things off with a special signing ceremony for new FORM members, followed by a report on the advancement of Open Science activities by Dr Alwaleed Alkhaja from Qatar National Library. Prof. Cameron Neylon, a highly respected Open Access activist and Professor of Research Communication at the Centre for Culture and Technology at Curtin University, will deliver an insightful keynote afterwards on 'The Power of Words: How do declarations and manifestos make a difference'. Several parallel panel sessions will be taking place today, as well as a Libraries Roundtable featuring: • Milan Vasiljevic, Qatar National Library • Dr Batool Almarzouq, The Alan Turing Institute, UK, and King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (كيمارك KAIMRC), Saudi Arabia • Amina Itani, United Arab Emirates University • Shatha Al-Oun, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research • Jamal Matar Al Salmi, University of Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman • Raed Al-Zoubi, Jordan University of Science and Technology (Moderator) We're so grateful to everyone who joined us for yesterday's discussions! Swipe through the photos to get a glimpse of the highlights. If you can't join us in person in Doha, register for free online access to catch today's sessions >> https://bit.ly/3BOvB3n #Form4Open #OpenScience #OpenResearch #KnEFoundation

The Forum for Open Research in MENA's 3rd Annual Forum is now heading into several parallel panel sessions, including: • Overcoming Regional Challenges and Supporting Community Engagement >> https://bit.ly/3NyMmSD • Creating And Disseminating Open Resources >> https://bit.ly/4dRhEix • Countering the Commercialisation of Open Science >> https://bit.ly/4f55eVm • Case Studies from Qatar >> https://bit.ly/4f9VPM3 This morning was rich with insightful discussions during the Regional Advancements Roundtable, the Qatar Leadership Roundtable, and keynote by Dr Hilal Lashuel. We were also honored to hear a welcome address from H.E. Dr Hamad Bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari, State Minister of Qatar and President of Qatar National Library. Later this evening, we'll be hosting a tour of the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar, followed by a gala dinner at the museum. We look forward to seeing you all! 

☕️ While we take a moment for a coffee break, we’re excited to highlight the upcoming library tour at the Qatar National Library! Explore this stunning facility, which serves as a hub for knowledge and innovation in the region. The tour offers a unique opportunity to discover the resources and services available to support Open Science and research. Join us in appreciating the vital role libraries play in advancing knowledge! Register for the tour here: https://bit.ly/40gq9QS #OpenScience #Form4Open #QatarNationalLibrary #KnowledgeAccess #MENA

We are honoured to have His Excellency Dr. Hamad Al-Kawari, State Minister of Qatar and President of Qatar National Library, as our esteemed Patron. Here he is on stage, sharing his insights and vision for advancing Open Science in the region. A sincere thank you to Dr Al-Kawari for the invaluable contribution! #OpenScience #Form4Open #QatarNationalLibrary #KnowledgeEconomy #MENA