In Education, Gulf Women Don’t Focus on Jobs
Two studies found that women in Gulf countries are not focused on employment in their pursuit of academic degrees, but are optimistic about their futures.
American Studies Gets an Arab Twist
Despite some skepticism about its purpose, the discipline is gaining presence at Arab universities.
The Story Behind the Planets Named After Qatar
A Qatari scientist leads a search for planets of other stars that is drawing international attention.
Researcher in Qatar Hunts for New Antibiotics
Arab scientist pushing to find new disease-fighting drugs, and new ways of developing them.
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.
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’s Often Overlooked Space Research
A new book highlights the work of Arab scientists who are making major strides in satellite technology and the discovery of distant planets.
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.
How to Write a Dissertation in Your Second Language
A writing instructor offers tips on writing a Ph.D. dissertation in English for academics who use it as a second language.
A Student’s Primer on Accreditation
Accreditation is a puzzling term to many, but it can have a critical, lifelong affect on the choices students seeking a higher education make.
