Are U.S. Branch Campuses Paying Off for Gulf States? Study Says No
A recent study concluded that American branch campuses cost Gulf countries more than they get in return. But some scholars dispute that finding.
How Medical Schools in Qatar Adapted During the Pandemic
Covid-19 forced medical schools to shift much of their training to virtual platforms. That posed challenges for students and faculty.
How to Create Safe Spaces for Teaching Taboo Topics
A history professor in Qatar offers advice for instructors seeking to discuss sensitive social and political issues.
“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.
Al-Fanar Media Relaunches Its Scholarships Database for Arab Students
The searchable Scholarships resource saves students’ time by listing only verified scholarship opportunities, with details on how to apply.
Test Where Arab Countries Underachieve Will Emphasize Creative Thinking
The chief organizer of the PISA tests says Arab countries have begun to react positively to their poor showing in 2018 but still need to break away from traditional teaching methods.
Teaching Middle Eastern History Through Games
Games are well established as teaching tools, says a history professor in Qatar. Instead of resisting them, educators should be trying to develop better ones.
Universities That Teach in English Should Aim for Linguistic Diversity Too
A history professor at an American university in Qatar argues that Anglophone institutions should avoid a linguistic monoculture.
Refining Our Understanding of Conventional Exams
Online education presents challenges for teachers but also offers them an opportunity to devise new ways of assessing students.
Academic Self-Censorship Is a ‘Brain Drag’ on Arab Universities and Societies
Academic self-censorship not only hinders individuals’ intellectual output and creativity but comes at a cost to whole societies.
