Wagdy Sawahel
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Ambitious But Secretive Arab Education Provider: Iran
Iranian universities are reaching out to the Arab world but are silent about their motives, creating suspicion in many quarters.
Academics Uneasy About Honorary Degrees for Rulers
Awarding symbolic doctorates to political rulers has a long and controversial history at Arab Universities.
Collaboration Is the Future for Arab University Libraries
Academic libraries in the Arab world are discovering the benefits of working together in consortia.
New Report Strikes an Optimistic Note on Arab Education
The U.K.-based Commonwealth Secretariat ranks Arab countries as doing fairly well on Arab educational development, compared to their international peers.
Arab Universities on the Road to Virtual Reality
The movement toward using the illusions of three-dimensional realities created with computers in education and research is gaining traction in the Arab world.
Seeking Soft Power, China Expands Activities in Arab Higher Education
A policy paper from the Chinese government on the Arab world proposes broad educational cooperation.
Report Says 2015 Was a Bad Year for Egyptian Students’ Freedom
A new infographic details what one organization says were numerous instances in which Egyptian students were expelled, imprisoned and killed illegally.
Arab Universities Are Vulnerable to Cyberattacks, Experts Say
A new report and interviews with experts indicate Arab universities need to step up their protection against Internet invasions.
Many Arab Students Go to the U.S., But Rarely is the Reverse True
Arab college students contribute billions to U.S. economy, while few American students venture to the region.
Arab Countries Last in Global Test of English Proficiency
In English skills, young people in the Arab world lag behind previous generations, and the region generally ranks poorly in English proficiency. The reasons why are complex.
