Arab Citizens Are Disenchanted with Politics
Analysis of detailed 2016 survey data indicates a lack of interest among residents of Arab countries in civic engagement.
Egypt’s Universities Open Up to Blended Learning
Degrees based on curricula that mix traditional and online instruction are gaining new acceptance in the nation’s education system.
New Programs Encourage Refugee Entrepreneurs
For many refugees in the Arab region, entrepreneurship is a chance to build an independent life. But doing so is not easy in many host countries.
Twice Displaced, Palestinian-Syrians in Egypt Need Help
Rules about who counts as a refugee bar these “guests” from basic human rights, including access to education. The government and universities could help change that.
Egyptian Artist Explores Themes of Identity and Belonging
Ibrahim Ahmed draws on his own multinational experience to make art that challenges societal constructs.
A Tribute to Samir Amin, Egyptian Economist
The intellectual who died in August shaped some of the intellectual debate about why so-called developing countries do not make economic progress.
Egypt Prescribes Changes for Doctors in Training
The new system, designed to meet international accreditation standards, will give medical students more hands-on experience in hospitals.
Behind the Numbers: Arab Women in Research
Arab participation in research is high compared to the rest of the world, but that rate masks difficulties women face in some countries and in male-dominated disciplines.
Arab Magazines: A Neglected History Resurfaces
An exhibition in Rabat showcases publications whose mission was to gather and share the best thinking of its time, despite enormous challenges
A Tribute to Barbara Harrell-Bond, A Fierce Advocate for Refugees
A former colleague recalls the work and forceful personality of a founder of academic refugee studies and a tireless champion for refugees themselves, who died on July 11.
