2017: The Arab World in Books
A sampling of literary and scholarly works from across the region that we have enjoyed over the past year.
Research Results Are Increasingly Available For Free
A movement to make the fruits of research available without charge has helped students and faculty members gain access to an increasing number of academic articles.
A Regional Survey: How Arab Countries Regulate Quality in Higher Education
An Al-Fanar Media survey of the quality assurance for higher education in 16 Arab countries found heavy regulation of the licensing of higher-education institutions but little in the way of follow up to monitor quality.
In Malnutrition’s Aftermath, Researchers See a Hidden Crisis—Education
Millions of malnourished children are at risk of problems in their cognitive development, say experts.
First Refugee Scholarship Program Experiences Rapid Growth
The DAFI scholarship program administered by the UN Refugee Agency, which provides social and psychological support alongside academic awards, has grown 89 percent since 2015.
Scholars Examine the Cultural Lives of Jihadists
A new book explores how jihadists use poetry, music and video to strengthen their cause.
An Online Movement Translates Academic Articles Into Arabic
To meet a need for Arabic versions of publications in science and humanities, volunteers are publishing new translations online.
Refugee Scholarships Should ‘First, Do No Harm’
As scholarship programs for refugee youth expand, the UN refugee agency and others are trying to make sure the programs do not place refugee youth at risk.
In Yemeni Camp, a Principal Struggles to Keep Girls in School
A head teacher in Yemen’s biggest camp for internally displaced people is struggling to keep the doors open – and to prevent girls dropping out.
The Light Inside the Tunnel
A slight twist on an old saying can help those discouraged by the situation in the Arab world, says an Al-Fanar Media editor.
