Hazem Fallouh, a Syrian Surgeon in Britain, Wins Award for Innovation
Hazem Fallouh, a Syrian heart surgeon in the U.K., wins the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery’s Innovations award.
Syrian Publishers and Bookstores Become Casualties of War
Several prominent Syrian publishing houses and bookstores have closed in recent years, the latest signs of cultural death in an economy hard hit by war.
Sabah Fakhri, Syrian Tenor and Classical Arab Music Icon, Dies
Son of a Qur’an reciter, religious influences played an important part in making him one of the greatest interpreters of traditional Arab singing.
Technology Is on the Rise but Won’t Replace Teachers, Experts Say
World Teachers’ Day prompted experts to assess the ways teaching has changed over the past year, and what needs to be done to improve teachers’ pay and social status.
For Arts Students Inside Syria, Continuing Their Studies Is an Ordeal
Harsh realities make it difficult for arts students inside Syria to continue their studies. A scholarship program is helping some.
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.
A Bootcamp in Jordan Helps Young Refugees Find Careers in IT
RebootKamp’s “durable skills accelerator program” has helped 400 Jordanian youth, most of them refugees, learn high-demand skills.
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.
Iraq Joins Nations Issuing Qualifications Passports for Refugee Students
The United Nations initiative aims to make it easier for refugees to get their academic credentials recognized in host countries.
