How to Avoid Getting Cheated by Phony Scholarships
Fraudulent universities use fake scholarships as bait to lure unsuspecting students to part with their money. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Sana’a University’s Female Housing: Overcrowding, Chaos And Garbage
Female students in Sana’a University’s overcrowded dormitories have to deal with dirty water and a shortage of bathrooms.
Qatar’s Private Universities Are the Most Expensive in the Region
An Al-Fanar Media survey of private higher-education costs in 13 Arab countries makes it possible to compare average prices.
Private Universities Thriving as Public Ones Weaken
Arab students looking for contemporary fields of study, coeducation, and an employment-oriented education are increasingly turning to private universities. The downside: cost.
A Classroom on a Mini-Bus in Yemen Helps Child Laborers
A roaming bus with volunteer teachers teaches children who have been forced to work by their families.
Illiteracy: A Stubborn Problem in Many Arab Countries
In Egypt, Yemen, Morocco, and South Sudan, more than one quarter of the population is illiterate.
Arab Health Research Should Keep Pace With Changing Demands
Scientists need to follow the shift from infectious diseases to chronic conditions.
Violence in Yemen Blocks Universities From Opening
After heavy fighting between soldiers and rebels in Yemen’s capital, the new school year has been stopped from even starting.
Yemeni Women’s Uphill Struggle for Education
Despite many obstacles to entering academia, Yemeni women are making progress.
University Graduates With No Hope For Jobs
Yemeni university graduates stand helpless because of the inability of the state to hire them.
