Al-Fanar Media Re-Launches Its Website with a New Visual Identity
With a new visual identity, Al-Fanar Media re-launches its website to give readers a better, more-interactive way of experiencing news of higher education in the Arab world.
2 Iraqi Doctors Offer Advice to New Medical Students: ‘Be Patient’
As a new generation of young Arabs prepare to enter medical schools, two internationally successful Iraqi doctors remember their own initial anxieties.
5 Free Resources for Learning English Online
Many websites and YouTube Channels are available for learning English online. We highlight five free options to help you get started.
As Arab Students Take Final Exams, Psychologists Offer Tips on Reducing Stress
High school exit exams are a high pressure time for Arab students. The traditional view of test scores as the doorway to personal and professional success only adds to students’ anxiety.
Gender Gap Report Finds MENA Region Lags in Leadership Roles for Women
The World Economic Forum’s latest report notes some gains for women, but says progress toward gender parity was set back by Covid-19.
84 Million Youth Are at Risk of Missing Out on Education by 2030
Unesco warns that most countries will fail to achieve their targets under Sustainable Development Goal 4, to provide quality education for all by 2030.
Learning to Earning: Forum Focuses on a Critical Transition for Youth
Four United Nations agencies recently convened a meeting in Jordan to discuss the skills young people need to transition from school to jobs.
Covid-19 School Closures Could Cost $17 Trillion in Lost Earnings, Report Says
Students hit by Covid-19 school closures face $17 trillion loss in lifetime earnings, says a new report from the World Bank, Unesco and Unicef.
Al-Fanar Media Updates The Arab World’s First Database of Internationally Accredited Universities
Al-Fanar Media has updated its database of internationally accredited universities and academic programs in the Arab world. This searchable tool now lists nearly 750 programs and institutions.
International Accreditation Is a Factor in Many Arab Students’ University Choices
When it comes to deciding where to enroll, many students say international accreditation matters, an informal poll by Al-Fanar Media found.
