Arab Women Are Left Out of University Leadership
When it comes to the top level of Arab higher education, women are largely missing.
Egypt’s Universities Open Up to Blended Learning
Degrees based on curricula that mix traditional and online instruction are gaining new acceptance in the nation’s education system.
In Hiring, University of Jordan Turns Away Its Own Graduates
Why does a public university prefer to hire teaching staff from western universities?
A Rare Look Inside Iraq’s Education Ministry
A young teacher from Mosul asked for, and received, unusual access to observe the agency’s operations and share concerns with its leaders.
Internationally Accredited Universities and Programs
Al-Fanar Media has compiled a list of the more than 300 higher-education institutions and programs across the Arab region that are accredited by agencies outside of their home countries.
Monitoring Quality in Arab Higher Education
This resource, developed by Al-Fanar Media, provides detailed, country-specific information about how the quality of higher-education institutions is regulated and monitored in the Arab world.
Rising Tuition in Jordan Highlights Flawed University Finances
With dwindling government support, Jordanian universities says they have few places to turn but tuition to finance academic programs. Students say are being unfairly sacrificed.
10 Iraqi Universities Rebuild In Wake of Islamic State
As the Iraqi-led coalition takes back territory, liberated universities are trying to serve students again.
Cairo University President Leaves Legacy of Stability
Gader Gad Nassar steps down as president of Cairo University this month. His supporters say he has helped defend the institution from political and religious divisiveness.
