Sharjah, April 29, 2012--Dr. Moneef Zou'bi, Director General of the Islamic World Academy of Sciences (IAS) will give a lecture on 'the Arab Spring and the changing landscape of science' at American University of Sharjah (AUS) on Monday, April 30, 2012 at 4:00 pm.
In addition to directing the Islamic World Academy of Sciences for the past two decades, Dr. Zou'bi has been a top Arab expert in science and technology policy. He has undertaken scientific missions and given lectures on science, technology, and education in over 25 countries. In 2010, he co-authored the ground-breaking Arab States chapter of the 2010 UNESCO Science Report.
This lecture will examine the region's scientific and technological capacity and its growth in recent years and the effect of the Arab Spring on this crucial aspect of the Arab world's development. The speaker will attempt to offer a perspective on the inextricable link between science, technology and innovation, and socioeconomic development in a politically capricious Arab world.
You are cordially invited to assign a reporter and a photographer to attend and cover this event.
Your usual cooperation is appreciated, and we look forward to your presence at this event.
Date: Monday, April 30, 2012
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: SBM 002 (School of Business & Management Bldg.)
Nazzal Yousef Nazzal
Director of Media Relations
Strategic Communications and Media
Tel +971 6 515 2157
Fax +971 6 515 2288
American University of Sharjah
PO Box 26666, Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
http://www.aus.edu
nyousuf@aus.edu
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