Regional Spotlight

Middle East & North Africa

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is a crossroads of ancient cultures and modern innovation. It is home to rapidly developing economies, cutting-edge technology hubs, and significant natural resources. WAITRO supports MENA’s journey towards a knowledge-based economy by facilitating scientific research, technology transfer, and sustainable innovation. 

Middle East & North Africa

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Middle East & North Africa

Regional Events

Middle East & North Africa

Members in the Region

Contact Persons

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    Gizem Çakmak

    Contact RFP Middle East and North Africa

    Chief Researcher at TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center

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    Abeer Arafat

    Regional Representative for Middle East & North Africa

    Senior Assistant to the President for International Research Organisations Liaison

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    Hasan Mandal

    President

    Rector of Istanbul Technical University (ITU), Türkiye