Best-Ranked Engineering and Technology Programmes in the Arab Region
Arab universities’ programmes in engineering and technology fared well in the latest global comparisons by QS Quacquarelli Symonds.
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.
Omani Artist and Educator Fakhriya Al-Yahyai Inspires a New Generation
The Omani artist and academic Fakhriya Al-Yahyai tells Al-Fanar Media about her career in art practice and education.
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 Bank, Unesco and Unicef.
Oman Needs More Scholars of Art Criticism, Research Group Says
Art education experts at Sultan Qaboos University hope to start a renaissance in the study of art criticism and history.
Oman Boosts Climate-Change Studies in Wake of Deadly Storms
Citing increasing frequency of tropical storms in the Indian Ocean, Oman’s Sultan Qaboos University opens new environmental research units.
Gulf Higher Education Conference Examines Post-Covid Trends and Strategies
International and Arab academics and leaders discussed the role of technology and the future of higher education in a rapidly changing post-pandemic world
‘Harir Al-Ghazala’: An Omani Novel Reveals Heritage’s Implications on Women’s Lives
In her new novel “Harir Al-Ghazala,” the Omani novelist Jokha Alharthi sheds light on her country’s women and their aspirations across generations.
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.
