United Arab Emirate’s Mars Probe Increases Interest in Space Studies
More UAE university students are enrolling in courses related to space and physics, after a UAE space mission began beaming back images of Mars.
Why the World Urgently Needs Interdisciplinary Research and Policy Making
Covid-19 is the perfect example of a complex, global problem that requires scientists and policy makers to build bridges through collaborative interdisciplinary research.
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.
Ajman University Caps a Challenging Year with a Drive-Through Graduation
The university, in the Emirates, wanted students to have some semblance of a normal cap-and-gown experience after a challenging school year.
President Biden Rekindles the Hopes of Arab Youth Seeking U.S. Student Visas
President Joseph Biden’s executive action ending Donald Trump’s travel ban for people from seven Muslim countries has more Arab students hoping to enroll in U.S. institutions.
Making Interdisciplinary Research Actually Happen
Scientists must work together across disciplinary silos to create a better future for the world, the authors say.
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.
Covid-19’s Second Wave Leaves Plans for Resuming On-Campus Studies in Doubt
The current academic year is not going according to plan in many Arab countries due to a surge in the number of Covid-19 infections and deteriorating economic conditions in some.
An Educator and Translator Confronts a Decline in Teaching Arabic
Maha Saleh believes that the fragmented nature of Arabic teaching curricula has negatively affected the language.
