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.
Report Details Attacks on Education Worldwide
Seven Arab countries show an increase in violence against schools, universities, students and staff in the past five years.
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.
A Circus School Celebrates Palestinian Identity
The organization gives young Palestinians a voice in their homeland, and shares their heritage locally and abroad.
Journalism Schools Need to Modernize; Sociologists Can Help
Arab governments may be more likely to tolerate reporters writing in foreign languages, but more journalists need to write in Arabic.
A Palestinian Reflects on a New Generation of Refugees
At a workshop in Amman, a Palestinian teaching assistant meets young refugees of war in Syria, Iraq and Sudan.
Mental-Health Care on Arab Campuses is Increasing—Slowly
Some universities in the Middle East have added services based on Western models. Others offer no services at all.
Anxiety and Depression Often Shadow Arab Youth
Mental health is a significant problem across the Middle East, experts say, but treatment and support often are not easy to find.
The Arab World Turns to Its People for Solutions
New platforms seek to democratize problem-solving by tapping the wisdom of the crowd.
Measuring Quality in Higher Education Is a Tricky Proposition
Students need to understand what lies behind accreditation before they rely on it to make decisions, a consultant says.
