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.
Syrian Fountain Art Speaks of Home to People Far From Home
The bah-rah, a traditional Syrian fountain, and the emotional connections it evokes are the focus of an installation in Abu Dhabi by the Syrian architect Talin Hazbar.
Success Stories: How Scholarships Helped 3 Students Launch Careers
As SPARK celebrates awarding its 10,000th scholarship, three former students share how the assistance they received helped them thrive.
Helping Refugees Rebuild Their Lives in Host Countries
Providing legal job opportunities for refugees helps them rebuild their lives and benefits host countries too, aid agencies say.
“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.
