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.
Refugees Are Focus of New Academic Programs in Jordan
In a kingdom straining to serve large numbers of displaced people, some universities are offering advanced degrees on the issue.
U.N. Scrambles to Keep Schools for Palestinians Open
The agency serving Palestinian refugees across the Middle East is coping with a shortfall of funds after cuts in U.S. aid.
How Teachers Can Use Anthropology in Classrooms
Teachers can stimulate learning by recognizing and giving voice to the variety of social backgrounds among their students.
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.
A Scholar Says Archaeology Could Benefit Jordan
A Jordanian scientist believes archaeological discoveries could draw more tourists to his country. But he thinks support for the discoveries is weak.
Arab Youth See Region Adrift, Survey Finds
An annual poll of young Arab men and women provides private data for policy makers and a public report that reads the pulse of youth opinion in the region.
Invention Could Ease Jordan’s Water-Scarcity Problem
A young researcher has developed a device to reclaim salty water that’s wasted during the purification process and reuse it.
Patterns of Disease Are Changing in the Arab World
Non-communicable diseases associated with lifestyle and environment are on the rise, but disease patterns vary greatly by income levels and, in some cases, gender.
An Influential Arab Scholar Focuses on the Health of Mothers and Newborns
For the third year in a row, Yusuf Al-Qaoud leads two key listings of the most cited researchers in Jordan.
