Choosing a University Major: Things to Consider Before You Decide
Choosing a university major is an important decision for young people just entering higher education. Here are some guidelines on how to make a good choice.
ALECSO Leader Urges Arab Universities to Teach Skills for the Future
Mohamed Ould Amar, head of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation, says a failure to update curricula is creating “an army of the unemployed.”
Haifa Al Kaylani: Region Is Closing Gender Gaps in STEM Education, but not Jobs
The founder of the Arab International Women’s Forum discusses the Arab region’s progress and needs in areas of innovation, gender, and links between industry and academia.
Language and Jobs Are Key Issues in Algeria’s Education Debate 60 Years After Independence
Marking 60 years of progress in higher education, Algerian academics and policy makers reflect on the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Innovation Centres at Lebanese Universities Try to Keep Talent at Home
Several Lebanese universities have set up innovation centres to help talented youth develop businesses and combat the country’s financial crisis and brain drain.
Education Conference Calls for Better Policies in the Arab World
Education and business leaders meet in Dubai and discuss ways to promote innovation through education to meet the region’s needs.
Soft Skills: A Buoy for Youth Looking to Enter the Workforce
The Covid-19 pandemic has quickened the pace of change in the labour markets, and put new emphasis on the “soft skills” workers need to succeed.
A Researcher Delves into the Lives and Craft of Moroccan Women Rug Weavers
Susan Schaefer Davis, American anthropologist, worked with women rug weavers in rural Morocco for decades. She paid tribute to their strength and skill in a recent book.
‘Work Ready Now’ Helps Lebanese Students Move from School to a Job
The course, developed by the nonprofit Education Development Center, focuses on the soft skills students need to succeed in the workplace. It is being offered at 10 Lebanese universities.
QS Higher Education Summit Gathers Middle Eastern and African Leaders to Discuss Innovation Prospects
The 2022 QS Higher Education Summit: the Middle East and North Africa will bring together university and business leaders to explore innovations for meeting regional needs.
