New Book Showcases Contemporary Arab Artists as Survivors
An anthology explores “Arabicity,” the cultural links and concerns shared by artists from disparate countries throughout the Arab world.
Survey Finds Modest Gains in Support for Arab Women’s Rights
In two new reports, the Arab Barometer finds gradually shifting attitudes on women’s place in society and broad disillusionment among young people.
Oral History, Which Records Once-Silenced Voices, Gains Ground in the Arab World
Oral historians gather the stories of participants in history who might not otherwise be heard, from those in the U.S. civil rights movement to dispossessed Palestinians.
New Data Show Water Scarcity Is Increasing in the Arab World, Stirring Discussion
Many of the countries facing the highest levels of water stress are located in the Middle East and North Africa, a research group’s latest analysis shows.
Palestinian Universities Say Israeli Restrictions Force Foreign Professors Out
International academics face increasing difficulties in getting visas to work at Palestinian universities. Some see a campaign to harm Palestinian education behind the apparently arbitrary decisions.
False Research Results—A Global Problem That Includes the Arab World
Data analysis by Al-Fanar Media has found that two of the highest research producers in the Arab world—Egypt and Saudi Arabia—also have some of the highest rates of retracted articles, which are often related to scientific misconduct.
Teachers Can Help Refugee Students’ Mental Health, Report Says
A UNESCO policy paper calls on schools and teachers to detect and treat the mental-health problems of refugee pupils. Many of the recommendations are relevant to universities.
Palestinian Law Students Get Practical Experience in Human Rights Work
An independent clinic at Al-Quds University trains students in documenting human rights violations and conducts advocacy campaigns to raise awareness.
An Arab Student’s Guide to Higher-Education Accreditation
This article is an updated companion to our searchable database of internationally accredited higher-education institutions and programs in the Arab world and Turkey. The database has also been refreshed after in-depth research and accredited programs that train teachers and those that teach English have been added.
Palestine Festival for Literature Shifts Its Perspective
The literary festival links Palestine to global struggles for self-determination and control of resources.
