Public Art Is Finding Its Place in Qatar
The transition from purely decorative art to more complex works proves a learning curve for society, artists and public art institutions
Libyan University Professors Are Promised a Pay Raise
After five years of activism, Libyan university professors won a government pledge to increase their wages. But they may not see the money soon.
Ramadan Fasting in the Covid-19 Era: Researchers Try to Answer Questions
Researchers have found no evidence that Ramadan fasting might make people more susceptible to Covid-19. They worry more about the risks from late nights and social gatherings.
Iraq’s Maritime Heritage Finds a Haven in the Classroom
With ancient boatbuilding crafts nearly extinct, scholars and researchers aim to bring knowledge of Iraq’s maritime heritage to a new generation of students.
Choosing a College Major: Innovative Program in Jordan Helps Students Decide
Hashtat, a program aimed at teens in private schools, uses a simulated university environment to help students choose their college major.
Online Book Clubs Keep Conversations on Arab Literature Alive
The coronavirus lockdowns inspired a shift to online book clubs among groups that focus on Arab authors and their international readers.
New Centers Assist Students with Disabilities at 5 Egyptian Universities
The new service centers are part of a wider effort to promote equal access to higher education for students with disabilities.
Moroccan Academics Protest Plan to Give Ministry More Control
Lecturers at Morocco’s public universities oppose a draft law that would give the Higher Education Ministry more control over their wages and work conditions.
Syria Suspends Classes as a Fuel Shortage Paralyzes the Nation
Education officials suspended classes at schools and universities for two weeks. They cited coronavirus concerns, but a fuel crisis is also a factor.
Maha Yahya: An Architect Turned Scholar Focuses on People
For Maha Yahya, director of the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut, what’s interesting about architecture is how it impacts people’s lives.
