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Enabling Open Science with DataCite: Insights from Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates

Mostafa, Mohamad

Publisher
Zenodo
DOI
10.5281/zenodo.17304546
Repository
zenodo.org
Language
en

Abstract

Mohamad delivered an online presentation titled “Enabling Open Science with DataCite: Insights from Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates” during the First Congress of the Regional Open Science Alliance in the Arab Region (ROSA1), held online on 11 October 2025. The session explored how persistent identifiers (PIDs), DOIs, and open metadata serve as key components in advancing open science and strengthening research infrastructure across the Arab region. Mohamad highlighted DataCite’s role in enabling global research visibility and collaboration, showcasing practical experiences from Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. The presentation also emphasized the importance of equitable access to research infrastructure and the role of regional partnerships in promoting open research practices.

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Enabling Open Science with DataCite: Insights from Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates Mohamad Mostafa Community Specialist, DataCite The First Congress (ROSA1) Cairo, 11 October 2025 UNESCO Open Science Recommendations Source: https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ ark:/48223/pf0000379949_ar a Open Science Infrastructure Source: https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000383711_ara/PDF/383711ara.pdf.multi About DataCite DataCite Community DataCite DOIs support a wide range of research outputs, resources and activities DataCite Consortium in the United Arab Emirates •Conversation started with the National Library and Archives (UAE) by end of 2024 •NLA is interested in enhancing research infrastructure across the country and adopting UNESCO Open Science practices •NLA Launched the DataCite DOI Consortium officially in May 2025 DataCite Consortium in the United Arab Emirates •Five universities have joined the Consortium and are registering a wide range of outputs from theses, dissertations, and journal articles •Enhancing research visibility and discoverability •Open conversations with +9 universities in UAE to join this consortium DataCite Consortium in Tunisa •Launched the end of 2024, and led by the National Center for Scientific and Technical Documentation (CNUDST) •Boosting the visibility of Tunisa outputs and resources