A New Certificate Measures Arabic Language Proficiency
A Paris-based organization provides the certificate, which is based on a widely used standard for measuring levels of proficiency in many languages.
Turkey’s ‘Soft Power’ in Syria: A University With Accredited Degrees
A Turkish university offers a new chance at accredited degrees for Syrians in opposition-held territory, but it is difficult for many of them to reach.
An Iraqi Artist Explores the Spiritual Echoes of Migration
Through animation and painting, Sadik Kwaish Alfraji confronts the human condition of having to leave one’s home and settle elsewhere.
University Students in Egypt Help Protect the Nile
A civil-society project trains student volunteers to help build environmental awareness and participate in conservation efforts.
Mona Jebril, a Palestinian, Looks at ‘Hidden Injuries’ That Limit Education
A scholar who left Gaza to study in the United Kingdom writes and speaks about improving education in her homeland, and the restrictions on it.
Peace Engineering, a Budding New Discipline, May Spread to the Middle East
The emerging field encourages engineers to think about how technology and plans for rebuilding cities could contribute to—or hinder—peace and social cohesion.
The Artist Kader Attia Mocks Colonial History, then Heals Its Effects
The French-Algerian artist explores the way Western countries collected art, nature and artifacts from colonized countries, then tries to repair some of the damage done by such collections.
Egypt Turns Its Scientific Attention to Space
A series of government and university efforts, including the launch of a new satellite, are signs of the country’s redoubled effort to take advantage of space technology.
Researcher in Oman: Why Do So Many Postmenopausal Women Die of Heart Disease?
Women are much more likely to die of heart disease after menopause. A researcher in Oman wants to help find out the reason.
Refugee Education: Often-Discussed Problems Find Few Quick Solutions
International donors are still looking for ways to better support Syrian refugee education and employment amid a lack of opportunities for returning safely to their country.
