Study Blames Mismanagement for Water Crisis in Southern Iraq
Government neglect of infrastructure has led to a water crisis in Basra and southern Iraq, says a new study by the London School of Economics’ Middle East Centre.
Modernist Design for Rebuilding Mosul’s Historic Mosque Draws Outcry
Winners of a competition organized by Unesco say plans are on track to rebuild the Al-Nuri Mosque, destroyed in the war against the Islamic State.
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.
Iraq Joins Nations Issuing Qualifications Passports for Refugee Students
The United Nations initiative aims to make it easier for refugees to get their academic credentials recognized in host countries.
Alia Muhammad Baqer, Savior of Basra Library’s Books, Dies at 69
As Basra’s chief librarian, Alia Muhammed Baqer rescued 30,000 books and manuscripts from being lost as British forces occupied the city in 2003.
Ghassan Abu-Sittah: A War-Zone Surgeon Sets Up a Curriculum for Conflict Medicine
Two Arab universities make conflict medicine part of basic medical education, using a curriculum devised by the surgeon Ghassan Abu-Sittah.
Fear and Anger Follow a Deadly Fire at an Iraqi Teaching Hospital
The fire at a hospital in Nasiriyah, Iraq, highlighted inadequate and unsafe conditions in Iraq’s medical training system.
“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.
