2 Saudi Universities Are Among the World’s Top 100, U.S. Publisher Says
In the latest “Best Global Universities” rankings from “U.S. News & World Report”, two Saudi universities earn spots in the top 100.
Morocco’s University Museum of Meteorites Preserves Space Rocks for Study
Meteorites fall abundantly in Morocco’s deserts. A museum at Ibn Zohr University helps keep them in the kingdom and available for study.
Tamazight, an Official Language of Morocco, Is Getting More Attention
Tamazight is recognized in Morocco’s constitution, but only a few universities teach it. The education minister wants to change that.
A Moroccan University Takes Solar-Powered Steps Toward a Smart Campus
Ibn Tofail University has adopted an ambitious renewable energy project to power its campus and provide spaces for research and teaching too.
Hicham Alaoui: A Scholar of Democracy With Royal Roots
The Moroccan scholar Hicham Alaoui’s research interests include the need for of democratic and educational reforms in the Arab world.
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.
Morocco’s First Online University TV Channel Offers Training Opportunities
The online TV channel at Ibn Zohr University is an outlet for providing lessons, spreading university news, and training media students.
Lacking Job Security and Benefits, Many Arab Professors Lose Interest in Academia
Many professors are discouraged by their work conditions and the lack of independent bodies to defend their rights, a study by Al-Fanar Media found.
“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.
