Edward Fox
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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.
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.
Aerial Archaeology Offers New Insights Into Ancient Sites
An Oxford-based project collects aerial and satellite photographs of historically important sites across the Middle East and North Africa.
Russia Offers Support to Syrian Higher Education
As the need for Russian military aid to the Syrian government appears to wind down, Russia remains intertwined in Syrian higher education.
Conference on Aid to Yemen Highlights Support for Education
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates pledged to increase their humanitarian aid, including money for teachers’ pay. It’s unclear, though, how the aid will be delivered.
Academics Condemn Israeli Arrests of Palestinian Students
The Middle East Studies Association has joined other critics in denouncing recent Israeli actions against student leaders at Birzeit University and other institutions.
Ancient Cousins of Arabic Survive in Oman—but for How Long?
A chance meeting with a speaker of Shahri shines light on the value of indigenous languages and the wealth of cultural knowledge and history they embody.
In a Fractious Region, a New Physics Facility Fosters Collaboration
A new laboratory that has opened in Jordan allows international scientists to explore the behavior of matter at the atomic and subatomic level.
In Jordan, Antiquities Sites Enlist Nearby Communities as Partners
A project that links archaeology to economic development and education is a model for preserving the kingdom’s wealth of ancient sites.
An Online Arabic Dictionary Makes Its Debut
A tool created at Birzeit University will take machine translation of Arabic to a higher level.
