Iraqi Laboratory Engineers Better Crops for Farmers
A researcher at the University of Duhok is experimenting with growing plants in controlled conditions to provide plants to farmers that might resist disease and bear fruit sooner.
In Jordan, Antiquities Sites Enlist Nearby Communities as Partners
A project that links archaeology to economic development and education is a model for preserving the kingdom’s wealth of ancient sites.
‘A Search for Band-Aids’: Economic Reform in Egypt
An author of a new book examines Egypt’s mounting challenges and the obstacles that hinder necessary reforms.
Iraqi City Displays Grassroots Urban Planning
New informal settlements built in Duhok are improving their designs, partly out of fear of government reprisals.
Solar Industry Could Create Opportunities for Arab Women
As some Arab countries try to wean themselves from oil and expand alternative energy development, Arab women could benefit. But they need support from corporations and universities.
Tunisian Research Seeks to Counter Climate Threats
Scorching summers and dry winters spark increasing interest in studying the effects of climate change and how to cope with it.
Arab Citizens Are Disenchanted with Politics
Analysis of detailed 2016 survey data indicates a lack of interest among residents of Arab countries in civic engagement.
Young, Educated, Desperate to Emigrate
The death of a young Moroccan woman while trying to reach Spain adds fuel to a national debate about the future of youth in the country.
A Tribute to Samir Amin, Egyptian Economist
The intellectual who died in August shaped some of the intellectual debate about why so-called developing countries do not make economic progress.
Arabic Podcasts Find a Growing Audience
Networks in Jordan and Saudi Arabia offer listeners programs that give voice to diverse views, discuss sensitive topics, or just go where the conversation flows.
