On the Issues and Problems of Scientific Research in the Arab World
This conference aims to promote the active exchange of views and experiences on the issues and problems of building capacities for scientific research and technology development in the Arab World.

It also encourages new ideas and promotes networking to produce constructive collaboration on promoting research and development in science and technology to better meet the challenges of the 21st century. The number of attendees exceeded 55 participants from different countries of the Arab world.
from left - Dr. Rafik Nakhla, Dr. Salah Soliman and Dr. Riyad Hamzah   
Dr. Riyad Hamzah, Professor Biotechnology Arabian Gulf, University during his presentation   
Dr. Sohair El Wastawy, Chief Librarian, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, during her presentation   
Audience of one of the conference sessions   
  
Dr. Adel El Beltagy giving his speech during the closing session   
Closing Session audience   
Dr. Mohamed El Sharkawi, Professor of Electrical Engineering, University of Washington, during his presentation   
Dr. Mohamed El-Faham, Director of the Center for Special Studies and Programs, BA, during his presentation   
Closing Session   
Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, during his presentation   
from left - Dr. Mohamed El-Faham, Dr. Ibrahim Badran, Dr. Adel El Beltagy and Dr. Mohamed El Sharkawi