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2025 Achievements<\/h2>\n
\n Celebrating milestones in advancing science, technology, and innovation across the Arab region.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Two Major Networks Launched<\/h3>\n
\n Emerging Pollutants Network (EPN) with 250+ participants and Asia and Middle East Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (AMSTRO) advancing cancer care.\n <\/p>\n
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Hope for Future Initiative<\/h3>\n
\n Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan, providing scholarships to students from Palestine, Sudan, Yemen, and Syria.\n <\/p>\n
\n 9 Full<\/strong> + 100 Partial<\/strong> Scholarships\n <\/p>\n
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Advisory Board Established<\/h3>\n
Formed a distinguished Advisory Board to provide strategic guidance on future orientations and emerging opportunities in science and technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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AMSTRO Conference 2026<\/h3>\n
Annual Scientific Meeting bringing together radiation oncology professionals February 6-8, 2026 in Dubai. Free registration and CME accredited.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Arab Academy<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
Recognizing excellence among scientists, engineers, and doctors.<\/p>\n
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Programs & Initiatives<\/h2>\n
From early-stage research to scalable adoption\u2014designed for real-world outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Networks<\/h3>\n
Specialist communities in science, technology, and innovation across the Arab world.<\/p>\n
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Projects<\/h3>\n
Initiatives like Hope for Future scholarships, Nafhum, and regional development programs.<\/p>\n
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Conferences<\/h3>\n
Major scientific meetings, forums, and events bringing together researchers and innovators.<\/p>\n
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ASTF Initiatives<\/h2>\n
Empowering innovation and advancing science across the Arab world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hope for Future<\/h3>\n
Scholarships for students from conflict zones<\/p>\n
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Arab Qualities Initiative<\/h3>\n
Development and innovation awards<\/p>\n
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Technology Business Plan Competition<\/h3>\n
Annual entrepreneurship competition<\/p>\n
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Industrial Startup @ Arab World<\/h3>\n
Industrial startups promotion<\/p>\n
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Made in Arab World<\/h3>\n
Arab innovations showcase<\/p>\n
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Edison Experience<\/h3>\n
Hands-on innovation learning<\/p>\n
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ISEF Egypt<\/h3>\n
Science and engineering fair<\/p>\n
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Satellite Navigation Competition<\/h3>\n
Galileo technology innovation<\/p>\n
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Women in Science & Technology<\/h3>\n
Women empowerment programs<\/p>\n
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iHub<\/h3>\n
Innovation hub & workspace<\/p>\n
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ONE-Virtual Training<\/h3>\n
Online professional development<\/p>\n
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Investing in Technology Forum<\/h3>\n
Technology investment platform<\/p>\n
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Scientific Research Outlook<\/h3>\n
Research trends and analysis<\/p>\n
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Testimonials<\/h2>\n
Voices from our community of leaders and innovators.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Testimonials<\/h2>\n
Voices from our community of leaders and innovators.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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Dr. Farouk El Baz<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n
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Dr. Abdalla Abdulaziz Alnajjar Alhammadi<\/h4>\n
ASTF President<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><\/div>\n
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Events<\/h2>\n
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ASTF Annual Forum<\/h4>\n
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ASTF Annual Forum<\/h4>\n
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Call: STI for Development<\/h4>\n
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Webinar: AI & Public Health<\/h4>\n
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Latest News<\/h2>\n
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Hope for Future Partners with International Arbitration Center<\/p>\n
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Stay Updated<\/h2>\n
Check our latest news and upcoming events.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Resources<\/h2>\n
Access ASTF publications, conference materials, and official documents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Get program calls, events, and news in your inbox.<\/p>\n
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Our Mission<\/h3>\nChampion standout Arab science and technology, bridge researchers with funders and communities, unite global Arab expertise, and defend the region\u2019s shared interests in scientific progress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

????? ??????? ???????? ?? ???? ???????? ???????? ???????<\/h3>\n??? ??? ????? ???? ?????? ???? ?? ???????? PFAS ???? ?? ??? ?????? ?????? ?????? ???????? ??????? ???????-???? ??????? ?? ??????? ???????.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Advisory Board Established<\/h3>\nFormed a distinguished Advisory Board to provide strategic guidance on future orientations and emerging opportunities in science and technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

AMSTRO 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting<\/h3>\nJoin radiation oncology professionals from across Asia and the Middle East. Free registration, CME accredited. Keynote by HRH Princess Dina Mired.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

New Initiative<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n\nWe Understand Science to Create Knowledge<\/h3>\nBuilding an Arab knowledge network to promote Arabic as a primary language for scientific learning, education, and innovation across the region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

We Understand Science to Create Knowledge<\/h3>\nBuilding an Arab knowledge network to promote Arabic as a primary language for scientific learning, education, and innovation across the region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

New Networks (6)<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n \n \n\n\n <\/i>\n <\/div>\nGreen Hydrogen Network<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nClean energy research and sustainable hydrogen technologies.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/a>\n

Green Hydrogen Network<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nClean energy research and sustainable hydrogen technologies.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/a>\n

Legal Network<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nIP protection and legal guidance for Arab scientists and innovators.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n

????? ??????? ?????? ???????????<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nEnhancing science communication and public understanding.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n

Modern Technologies Forum<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nAI, VR, blockchain, and emerging digital technologies.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n

Laser Technologies Network<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nPhotonics and laser science for medical and industrial applications.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n

Arab Academy<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nRecognizing excellence among scientists, engineers, and doctors.<\/p>\n \n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Programs & Initiatives<\/h2>\nFrom early-stage research to scalable adoption\u2014designed for real-world outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Networks<\/h3>\nSpecialist communities in science, technology, and innovation across the Arab world.<\/p>\n

Projects<\/h3>\nInitiatives like Hope for Future scholarships, Nafhum, and regional development programs.<\/p>\n

Conferences<\/h3>\nMajor scientific meetings, forums, and events bringing together researchers and innovators.<\/p>\n

Funding<\/h3>\nGrants, financial support, and investment opportunities for Arab scientists and innovators.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

ASTF Initiatives<\/h2>\nEmpowering innovation and advancing science across the Arab world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Hope for Future<\/h3>\nScholarships for students from conflict zones<\/p>\n

Dr. Abdalla Abdulaziz Alnajjar Alhammadi<\/h4>\nASTF President<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><\/div>\n\n

Call: STI for Development<\/h4>\n\n \n <\/i>\n 30 November 2025<\/span>\n <\/span>\n \n <\/i>\n Regional<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Webinar: AI & Public Health<\/h4>\n\n \n <\/i>\n 20 November 2025\n <\/span>\n \n <\/i>\n Online\n <\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Latest News<\/h2>\n\n\n\nHope for Future Partners with International Arbitration Center<\/p>\n\n <\/i>\n November 5, 2025\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Stay Updated<\/h2>\nCheck our latest news and upcoming events.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Resources<\/h2>\nAccess ASTF publications, conference materials, and official documents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Stay informed<\/h3>\nGet program calls, events, and news in your inbox.<\/p>\n\n Email address<\/label>\n \n