The Urgent Need to Protect and Rebuild Arab Higher Education
A set of global principles that seek to safeguard universities and help them recover from conflict could benefit the Arab region, the authors argue.
Many Yemeni Children Carry Guns Instead of Pens
In Yemen, military factions and tribal groups recruiting children and teenagers for the conflicts there, stunting the young people’s education and psyches.
A Yemeni Herdswoman is an Education Leader
In a village in southern Yemen, girls are mostly left out of schools. But one girl who managed to get some education now inspires others.
Arab Youth Doubt Democracy Will Be Delivered
Findings from a region-wide survey reveal the hopes and concerns of university-age adults.
Yemen’s Students Idled by Saudi Air Attacks
The Saudi-led operation in Yemen has shut down schools and universities and left some of them in ruins.
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.
