Iraq’s Maritime Heritage Finds a Haven in the Classroom
With ancient boatbuilding crafts nearly extinct, scholars and researchers aim to bring knowledge of Iraq’s maritime heritage to a new generation of students.
Lebanese Universities Put More Focus on Environmental Studies
Lebanon’s progress on environmental protection goals is patchy, but there is growing demand for environmental studies in its universities.
How International Relations, an ‘American’ Discipline, Is Taught in the Arab World
International relations theories do not travel seamlessly across borders. A forum of Arab scholars examines how the discipline is studied in their world.
Fewer Young Iraqis Choose to Study Archaeology
Iraq needs experts to work on its thousands of heritage sites, but with job prospects dim, fewer Iraqi youth are eager to study archaeology.
Arab Nations Experiment With Blockchain Technology, but Universities Rarely Teach It
Blockchain technology holds promise for transforming economies, and some Arab nations are starting to embrace it. University studies, however, haven’t kept up.
Why Business Schools Need to Teach Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is advancing at lightning speed, with important implications for business and society. Business schools need to do a better job of preparing students for it.
Sharjah Performing Arts Academy Fills an Educational Gap in the Gulf
The academy, about to start its second year, bases its curriculum on local culture and expands the opportunities for Gulf students to study the performing arts without going abroad.
A Diversity Institute Teaches Iraqi Students About Religious Minorities
The course, a rare undertaking in the Arab world, aims to promote peaceful co-existence and religious diversity by combatting stereotypes and misunderstandings.
Arab Universities Struggle With Final Exams and Reopening Decisions
The Covid-19 pandemic forced Arab universities to hastily shift classes online–or in some cases shut down completely. Now they need to assess learning and decide how to safely re-open.
‘Elmi’ vs. ‘Adabi’: The Power of Labels in Jordan’s Tawjihi System
Which curriculum to follow in their senior year is a big decision for high school students in Jordan. But how freely can they choose amid social attitudes that value science more than literature?
