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Moroccan Authorities Praise Student with Autism on Earning a Doctorate
Karim Benabdeslam, a student with autism, earned a Ph.D. in comparative religion. Authorities praised him as a model for others affected with the disorder.
Previous Coverageتغطيات سابقة
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Egyptian Sculptor Sayeda Khalil Embraces Contemporary Technology in Art
Modern artists cannot ignore contemporary technology, says the Egyptian sculptor Sayeda Khalil.
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Jobs and Education: A Nobel Laureate’s Views on a Tangled Connection
A conversation with Joshua Angrist, a co-winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Economics, about jobs, education, and other issues of concern in the Middle East.
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Job Skills in Demand: Insights from the World Economic Forum
Students choosing a career and workers seeking to retrain could find guidance in recent reports about the job skills most in demand in a fast-changing labour market.
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Egyptian Scholar Is Honored for Cancer Research in Germany
The Egyptian scholar Sara Hegy Ahmed overcame depression and stereotypes about women on her journey to cancer research successes.
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Effat University, a Saudi Institution for Women, Opens Its Doors to Men
Effat University is moving toward gender equality by admitting men. Most aspects of student life, however, will remain gender segregated.
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Covid-19 School Closures Could Cost $17 Trillion in Lost Earnings, Report Says
Students hit by Covid-19 school closures face $17 trillion loss in lifetime earnings, says a new report from the World Bank, Unesco and Unicef.
Technology & Online Learning
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High Cost of Private Schools Increases Inequality, Unesco Warns
In its latest Global Education Monitoring Report, the U.N. agency calls for greater oversight of private schools to ensure quality education for all.
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Sharjah Researchers Look to Blockchain Technology to Fight Degree Fraud
University of Sharjah researchers and a Swiss association cooperate on research to develop a system using blockchain technology to verify real degrees and thwart fake ones.
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Technology Is on the Rise but Won’t Replace Teachers, Experts Say
World Teachers’ Day prompted experts to assess the ways teaching has changed over the past year, and what needs to be done to improve teachers’ pay and social status.
Refugees
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What Syrian Refugee Students in Lebanon Wish Their Teachers Knew
A study explores the gap between Syrian refugee students’ educational dreams and their reality, and gets students’ views on how teachers can help.
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Hazem Fallouh, a Syrian Surgeon in Britain, Wins Award for Innovation
Hazem Fallouh, a Syrian heart surgeon in the U.K., wins the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery’s Innovations award.
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Derelict Oil Tanker Off Yemen Poses Serious Health Threats, Scientists Say
A spill from the Yemeni tanker Safer, which has had no regular maintenance in five years, could cause mass deaths, says a scientific study.
Opinion
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On Internships and Work Experiences: How One Opportunity Can Open a Path for Others
Internships are not just a way to fill up CVs, writes a recent graduate of her experience: They are a link between theory and practice.
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In ‘Embargo,’ a Modern-Day Scheherazade Dares to Speak About Harassment
Haitham Dabbour’s novel “Embargo” juxtaposes the traditional Scheherazade with a contemporary careerwoman who publicly accuses her boss of harassment.
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Kindness in the Classroom Is More Important Than Ever During Covid-19
Warmth and generosity are qualities inherent in teachers that cannot be replaced by technology, writes a professor of history.
Resources
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Al-Fanar Media Relaunches Its Scholarships Database for Arab Students
The searchable Scholarships resource saves students’ time by listing only verified scholarship opportunities, with details on how to apply.
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Songs From Palestine: A Meaningful Addition to Arabic Language Teaching
A Palestinian teacher of Arabic uses film, poetry and songs from Palestine to engage students in meaningful conversations.
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Where Syrian Girls Are Marrying Early
A country-by-country breakdown of child marriage among displaced and refugee Syrian girls.
What Others are Reading
A Guide to Top Platforms for Online Courses
Al-Fanar Media explores some of the major Arabic and non-Arabic online learning platforms that offer university-level courses at low cost or free.
Recommended Reading, 2021: Books from the Arab World
Al-Fanar Media presents its choice of some of the most interesting books published in the Arab world in 2021.
5 Mid-Priced Smartphones for Study Online: an Expert’s Picks
An electronics expert offers advice on features students should look for in a smartphone and recommends five mid-priced options.
Mummified Remains May Rewrite History of an Ancient Practice
Scientists are trying to verify the age of mummified remains found in an ancient tomb. Its discovery suggests the practice may have started 1,000 years earlier...
