Spotlight
How Universities Help Nations Rebuild After War
Using case studies from around the world, a new book highlights the contributions of higher education to post-conflict recovery efforts.
A Blind Architect Who Sees Buildings Philosophically
An Egyptian architect overcame his loss of vision and has succeeded by taking a distinctive approach to his profession.
Arab Youth See Region Adrift, Survey Finds
An annual poll of young Arab men and women provides private data for policy makers and a public report that reads the pulse of youth opinion in the region.
A Century of Arab Art, Compressed Into a Book
A new volume in an acclaimed series delves into the movements and debates that shaped modern art in the Arab world.
An Arab Researcher Seeks Solutions to Urban Pollution
Even simple strategies, like getting older cars off the streets, could save lives, says a scientist who looks for “realistic” solutions.
Zajal, a Folk Poetry Form, Reaches a New Generation
Students compete in eloquence in the country’s first academic competition in traditional Lebanese folk poetry.
Invention Could Ease Jordan’s Water-Scarcity Problem
A young researcher has developed a device to reclaim salty water that’s wasted during the purification process and reuse it.
- Haikel Jelassi, a physicist in #Tunisia wants to build the most accurate clock in #Africa and the #Arab world.
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- بإمكان عدد من الدول فقط إنتاج “ثانية قياسية” مثل هذه، الأمر الذي يسمح لها بالحفاظ على علامات التبويب في العالم، وغا… https://t.co/Tuc4CflTrG
- The #atomic clock is 10 billion times more accurate than a wristwatch. There are currently none in #Africa or in an… https://t.co/MtbeFjGfKr
A Student’s Primer on Accreditation
Journalism Schools Need to Modernize; Sociologists Can Help
Early Marriage Is Back in Spotlight in the Middle East
