Amr EL-Tohamy
Amr is an Egyptian journalist who writes for Al-Masry Al-Youm.
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Pandemic Disrupts Arab Students’ Dreams of Studying Abroad
Many students in the Arab region are concerned about losing the chance to continue their higher education abroad because of restrictions related to Covid-19.
Arab Students Trapped in China by Coronavirus Outbreak
Some Arab countries have begun evacuating students from the area under quarantine, but many students feel abandoned and want more help.
A University Leader Inspires Other Working Arab Women
Nemat Shafik, the first female director of the London School of Economics, believes in the importance of quality education for Arab youth and in removing barriers for women.
Freedom of Creativity Is Under Siege in Egypt
Publishers, authors and bookstore owners feel pressure as the government clamps down on books with political content.
Rift Widens Between American University in Cairo’s Faculty Members and Its Leadership
Faculty members have voted no confidence in the institution’s president. The board of trustees has unanimously backed him, leaving the campus set up for long-term tension.
Triple Threat: Administrator, Teacher, Researcher
Ehab Abdel-Rahman, the American University in Cairo’s provost, seeks to develop new ways of teaching physics along with pursuing his passion for energy research.
Egypt Produces More Ph.D.’s Than It Can Hire
More students are seeking advanced degrees, hoping for academic jobs, but many find only part-time positions.
North Sinai: ‘Studying Here Is Impossible’
University students in Egypt’s most troubled province, long targeted by terrorist attacks, face extreme difficulties in continuing their studies.
Imprisoned Students In Egypt Struggle To Complete Their Degrees
Pursuing university studies in jail is legally possible in Egypt. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy.
Turkey Offers Refuge to Expelled Egyptian Students
After being thrown out of Egyptian universities because of their political activities, many Egyptian students have headed to Turkey to pursue their education.
