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News & Reports
Young Art Executive Has a Key Role in Qatar’s Public Art Scene
As the Qatar Foundation’s senior art specialist, Layla Bacha manages an art portfolio that includes major public artworks and museum…
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International Students in the Gulf Cope With the Stress of Isolating in Dorms
Quarantining in their rooms, some students struggle with boredom and increased levels of anxiety. For others, there’s still a sense…
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Universities in Qatar Help Students Stay Connected in a Remote-Learning World
With less social interaction on campuses, students are feeling more stress. Universities are trying to help them maintain good mental…
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Covid-19 Accelerates the Push for Open Access in Research
The concept of open-access publishing has been gaining ground in the Arab world, but progress is still slow.
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For Students With Disabilities, the Pandemic Adds Another Barrier
Covid-19 has largely heightened the inequality that disabled students already face, although for a small proportion of students, it has…
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Opinion
Global Citizenship: A Way to Combat Racism on Campuses and Beyond
Universities in the Arab world are missing an opportunity to become more involved in building tolerance and harmony among the…
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Pandemic Disrupts Arab Students’ Dreams of Studying Abroad
Many students in the Arab region are concerned about losing the chance to continue their higher education abroad because of…
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Health and Economic Crises Threaten Arab Funding for Research
The Arab region already lagged in government spending on research. Now, with oil prices in decline and Covid-19 taking hold,…
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Tips & Resources
Thrills and Fantasies: Lighter Reading for a Summer of Disruption
Here’s a recommended reading list of lighter works to take your mind off Covid-19. Many are inspired by the broad…
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