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Arab Students Fleeing Ukraine Face Uncertain Futures at Home
Arab countries are making plans for how students returning from Ukraine will continue their educations at home. Here’s a roundup…
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Inequality in Internet Access Is Greatest in MENA Region, Report Says
The Woodrow Wilson Center urges Arab governments to bridge digital divide between men and women.
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Covid-19 School Closures Could Cost $17 Trillion in Lost Earnings, Report Says
Students hit by Covid-19 school closures face $17 trillion loss in lifetime earnings, says a new report from the World…
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High Cost of Private Schools Increases Inequality, Unesco Warns
In its latest Global Education Monitoring Report, the U.N. agency calls for greater oversight of private schools to ensure quality…
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Tough Issues Await Nathir Obeidat, New President of the University of Jordan
Nathir Obeidat recently became president of a university struggling with debt, Covid-19 hurdles, and other hotspot issues.
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Jordan Looks to International Rankings to Improve Universities
The kingdom signed agreements with two producers of international rankings, Times Higher Education and QS, as part of an effort…
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Jordan’s Plan to Reduce Unemployment by Cutting Some Majors Stirs Doubts
The strategy cuts some majors and adds new, career-centered ones based on job-market needs. Some academics doubt that it will…
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A Bootcamp in Jordan Helps Young Refugees Find Careers in IT
RebootKamp’s “durable skills accelerator program” has helped 400 Jordanian youth, most of them refugees, learn high-demand skills.
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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…
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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…
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