Despite a Blue Chip Education, Unemployed and Desperate in Palestine
After earning a bachelor’s degree at an American college campus in Jerusalem and then a master’s degree in London, a young Palestinian returns home to discover her degrees aren’t valued.
Why Yemen Needs More Support for Higher Education
Building a knowledge-based society will be crucial to Yemen’s recovery after the war, a Yemeni professor says. He calls on wealthier countries to support that effort.
Artists Respond to War as They Experienced It, at Home or on TV
A landmark exhibition in New York offers multiple perspectives on how the televised invasions of Kuwait and Iraq affected contemporary art and image culture.
Human Rights Film Festival Showcases Yemeni Stories
The Karama Festival, based in Jordan, uses cinema as a force for social change. This year it highlighted films from Yemen.
Emoji Don’t Stifle Communication, They Encourage It
The use of emoji is on the rise in the Arab region, as well as everywhere else. But that’s no cause for moral panic, a scholar of digital humanities argues.
A Roundup of Scholarly Commentary on Lebanon’s Protests
As the protests in Lebanon enter their fifth week, Al-Fanar Media has summarized what leading scholars have to say about them.
In New York, More Eyes Turn to Middle Eastern Art
The art calendar begins a new season with a number of exhibitions that reflect growing interest in Arab artists and Arab-world art themes.
Why the Split Between Classical and Everyday Arabic Endures
If Arabs want a true lingua franca, they must ease the rigid boundaries they’ve set up between the local dialects and the formal language.
Tips for Students: How to Cope with Exam Stress
Students may not realize the toll that anxiety over studying is taking on their bodies. Fortunately, that pressure can be managed and mitigated.
A Yemeni Professor Sounds an Urgent Call to Help Traumatized Students
Universities could play a key role in providing psychological support for students caught in the middle of war, a Yemeni professor says.
