Nadia Habash: Palestinian Engineering Leader Wants Her Work to Serve Social Needs
She has won many awards for her work, which reflects her philosophy that architecture should put people first and respect heritage.
Family Crises and Identity Are Themes of Films at MINA Arts Festival
The second edition of Ettijahat’s MINA arts festival is taking place in three countries, with four films on view in Cairo.
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.
Islamic University of Gaza to Offer First Psychiatry Diploma
War and economic deprivation threaten the mental well-being of Gaza’s two million people but there is a huge shortage of psychiatric help
Ghassan Abu-Sittah: A War-Zone Surgeon Sets Up a Curriculum for Conflict Medicine
Two Arab universities make conflict medicine part of basic medical education, using a curriculum devised by the surgeon Ghassan Abu-Sittah.
Shared Pain Inspires Palestinian Team’s Proposal for Rebuilding Beirut Port
Four Palestinian architects won first place in an international competition for ideas on how to design and rebuild the destroyed port of Beirut.
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.
Success Stories: How Scholarships Helped 3 Students Launch Careers
As SPARK celebrates awarding its 10,000th scholarship, three former students share how the assistance they received helped them thrive.
“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.
