In Jordan, Antiquities Sites Enlist Nearby Communities as Partners
A project that links archaeology to economic development and education is a model for preserving the kingdom’s wealth of ancient sites.
U. of Jordan Opens a ‘Safe Pathway’ for Blind Students
A bright yellow track with a surface that helps visually impaired students get around campus is just one step in the kingdom’s efforts to improve services for those with disabilities.
Fewer Arab Students Head for the United States
The Trump travel ban and cuts to a major Saudi scholarship program are among causes of the decline.
To Teach Students to Learn, Teach Philosophy
Jordanian academics want to reintroduce the teaching of philosophy in schools and universities. They have good reason.
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.
Syrian Refugees Are Often Steered Into Illegal Jobs
The professional opportunities for refugees are scarce, despite longstanding international pledges of support, in Jordan and Lebanon. In Turkey, the employment situation is somewhat brighter.
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.
An ‘Audio Investigator’ Creates Revealing Landscapes of Sound
Lawrence Abu Hamdan, an artist who uses forensic techniques, uses recorded sound to create new perspectives of the world and document injustice.
Arabic Podcasts Find a Growing Audience
Networks in Jordan and Saudi Arabia offer listeners programs that give voice to diverse views, discuss sensitive topics, or just go where the conversation flows.
Keeping an Eye on Blindness, A Regional Issue
The causes of vision loss in the Arab region are changing, researchers say, and public health policy makers need to listen.
