Arab Narratives About Artificial Intelligence Are Explored in New Report
The authors examine ideas about artificial intelligence that are prevalent in the Arab world and seek to bring them into the wider debate.
Covid-19 Poses New Challenges for Social Scientists, Survey Finds
Social scientists and humanities scholars were particularly affected by the pandemic because of the restrictions it imposed on their work methods.
Covid Restrictions Prove a Boost for a Small Cairo Book Market
The key to the market’s success is selling via social media, a method that is new to book vendors and buyers alike in Egypt.
Lacking Job Security and Benefits, Many Arab Professors Lose Interest in Academia
Many professors are discouraged by their work conditions and the lack of independent bodies to defend their rights, a study by Al-Fanar Media found.
Business Incubators Are on the Rise at Egyptian Universities
Egyptian universities are increasingly interested in business incubators and in teaching entrepreneurship, but funding is a problem.
Egypt’s Universities Adopt Academic Credit-Hour System
Moving to the credit-hour system should help cut the state’s higher-education costs, officials say, but some academics fear a lowering of standards.
Why Do Arab Students Refrain From Applying to Study Abroad?
Students need psychological and practical support to get over the doubts and fears that hold them back, says a professor and student counseling expert at Cairo University.
“Mishwar Taleb”: A Contest for Arab University Students
To celebrate the re-launch, Al-Fanar Media announces “Mishwar Taleb” (a student’s journey), a storytelling contest for Arab students around the world.
Al-Fanar Media Relaunches Its Scholarships Database for Arab Students
The searchable Scholarships resource saves students’ time by listing only verified scholarship opportunities, with details on how to apply.
Contemporary Ceramic Art From the Middle East Is on View in London
The exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum demonstrates the richness and creativity of contemporary artists in the Arab region.
