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Art Book Series Explores What It Is to Be an Arab Artist
Exhibitions at Saudi Arabia’s Misk Art Institute mark the launching of a bilingual book series that seeks to make contemporary Arab artists more widely known.
Previous Coverageتغطيات سابقة
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Are U.S. Branch Campuses Paying Off for Gulf States? Study Says No
A recent study concluded that American branch campuses cost Gulf countries more than they get in return. But some scholars dispute that finding.
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Fear and Anger Follow a Deadly Fire at an Iraqi Teaching Hospital
The fire at a hospital in Nasiriyah, Iraq, highlighted inadequate and unsafe conditions in Iraq’s medical training system.
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Bila Hudood, an Online Arabic Literature Festival, Transcends Borders
The Bila Hudood festival invited people to join online discussions of contemporary Arabic literature in genres such as food writing, memoir and poetry.
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Arab Narratives About Artificial Intelligence Are Explored in New Report
The authors examine ideas about artificial intelligence that are prevalent in the Arab world and seek to bring them into the wider debate.
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Shared Pain Inspires Palestinian Team’s Proposal for Rebuilding Beirut Port
Four Palestinian architects won first place in an international competition for ideas on how to design and rebuild the destroyed port of Beirut.
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Covid-19 Poses New Challenges for Social Scientists, Survey Finds
Social scientists and humanities scholars were particularly affected by the pandemic because of the restrictions it imposed on their work methods.
Arts & Culture
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London’s Shubbak Festival of Arab Culture Returns, Live and Online
The festival has a lively but Covid-19-wary schedule in London and is opening up to a wider audience online.
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A ‘Love Letter’ of Solidarity: Distance Theater Between Pittsburgh and Beirut
“The Birth of Paper,” a “theater by mail” production, links two cities that share a history of vibrant art and economic struggle.
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Contemporary Ceramic Art From the Middle East Is on View in London
The exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum demonstrates the richness and creativity of contemporary artists in the Arab region.
Research
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Saudi Universities Step Up Support for Research on Coronaviruses
The Covid-19 pandemic has spurred renewed interest in public health and epidemiological research, especially on coronaviruses.
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Fallout From Chemical Weapons Program Continues to Plague Iraq
Efforts to remove the last traces of Saddam Hussein’s chemical weapons are cut short, but the reasons are unclear.
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Tunisia’s Hichem Djait Dies, Leaving a Prolific Record on the History of Islam
The Tunisian thinker and writer Hichem Djait spent nearly half a century investigating Islamic history and Arab culture.
Opinion
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How to Create Safe Spaces for Teaching Taboo Topics
A history professor in Qatar offers advice for instructors seeking to discuss sensitive social and political issues.
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Why Do Arab Students Refrain From Applying to Study Abroad?
Students need psychological and practical support to get over the doubts and fears that hold them back, says a professor and student counseling expert at Cairo University.
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Gender-Specific Training Helps Women Entrepreneurs in Vulnerable Economies
SPARK, a development NGO, and UN Women are offering gender-specific training to help women entrepreneurs in countries set back by Covid-19.
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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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.
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“Mishwar Taleb”: A Contest for Arab University Students
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Arab Adult Education Is Not Accessible for Many
Arab countries have made progress in their adult learning and education efforts, a new report from UNESCO says, but program participation rates remain low.
Tunisian University Instructors Complain of Exploitation
Private universities offer almost the only chance of jobs, but instructors say their conditions of employment are precarious.
