Lebanese Cinema Faces Existential Crisis With Country’s Financial Collapse
Deprived of local audiences and sponsors, the industry has had to turn to foreign investors, with a threat to its identity
A Bootcamp in Jordan Helps Young Refugees Find Careers in IT
RebootKamp’s “durable skills accelerator program” has helped 400 Jordanian youth, most of them refugees, learn high-demand skills.
On Internships and Work Experiences: How One Opportunity Can Open a Path for Others
Internships are not just a way to fill up CVs, writes a recent graduate of her experience: They are a link between theory and practice.
Libyan Higher Education Minister Has High Aims but Scant Funds
Omran Al-Qeeb is striving to rebuild and improve Libya’s universities and research institutions. Lack of financial resources is the biggest obstacle to his plans, he says.
International Accreditation Is a Factor in Many Arab Students’ University Choices
When it comes to deciding where to enroll, many students say international accreditation matters, an informal poll by Al-Fanar Media found.
Admissions Crisis in Kuwait Heightens Calls for a New Public University
Pinched by budget cuts, Kuwait University is admitting fewer students. The decision adds urgency to the debate over how to meet the state’s higher education needs.
Lacking Job Security and Benefits, Many Arab Professors Lose Interest in Academia
Many professors are discouraged by their work conditions and the lack of independent bodies to defend their rights, a study by Al-Fanar Media found.
Business Incubators Are on the Rise at Egyptian Universities
Egyptian universities are increasingly interested in business incubators and in teaching entrepreneurship, but funding is a problem.
Helping Refugees Rebuild Their Lives in Host Countries
Providing legal job opportunities for refugees helps them rebuild their lives and benefits host countries too, aid agencies say.
Gender-Specific Training Helps Women Entrepreneurs in Vulnerable Economies
SPARK, a development NGO, and UN Women are offering gender-specific training to help women entrepreneurs in countries set back by Covid-19.
