Finding a Place to Sleep—a Challenge for Moroccan Students
After being accepted by universities, Moroccan students then face a big obstacle: Finding housing.
Arab Food Supply is Shaky, But Related Research is Rare
Many Arab countries do not have what is known as “food security,” but the research and teaching on the topic is just getting started.
Arab Researchers Suggest Solutions to Slums
The prolific spread of unregulated housing is a common site in Cairo and some other Arab cities. Morocco may have an answer.
Some Arab Youth Study Abroad Close to Home
Increasingly, some Arab students prefer universities within the region rather than in Europe or the United States.
Arab Youth Doubt Democracy Will Be Delivered
Findings from a region-wide survey reveal the hopes and concerns of university-age adults.
Morocco Makes a Bid in Renewable-Energy Research
With a new research focus, the Maghreb country tries to take advantage of resources it has in abundance.
The Arab World Lags Behind in the ‘Green’ Universities Movement
Jordan leads the Arab region in having environmentally conscious higher-education institutions.
How to Avoid Getting Cheated by Phony Scholarships
Fraudulent universities use fake scholarships as bait to lure unsuspecting students to part with their money. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Are Private Universities Worth the Money?
Families across the Arab region debate where to send their sons and daughters—public university or private one? There is no easy answer.
Illiteracy: A Stubborn Problem in Many Arab Countries
In Egypt, Yemen, Morocco, and South Sudan, more than one quarter of the population is illiterate.
