‘Talk to Me,’ Urges a Science Journalist Working in the Arab World
A science journalist who has covered the Arab world for six years discovers a stark contrast in communication when he attends a scientific meeting in the United States.
Newspaper Pledges to Return ISIS Documents to Iraq
Scholars compared the New York Times’s removal of documents to past thefts of artifacts by archaeologists and armies.
Journalism Schools Need to Modernize; Sociologists Can Help
Arab governments may be more likely to tolerate reporters writing in foreign languages, but more journalists need to write in Arabic.
Being Barred From Studying Photojournalism Because of My Gender Didn’t Stop Me
A Palestinian student was barred from studying photojournalism due to her gender. Still, she did not stop to pursue her dream.
The Light Inside the Tunnel
A slight twist on an old saying can help those discouraged by the situation in the Arab world, says an Al-Fanar Media editor.
Journalism: Not for Girls?
A young aspiring reporter in Palestine is stunned by the barriers that confront her.
Media Literacy Offers the Arab World a Way Forward
Jad Melki, a professor at the American University of Beirut and the winner of a 2015 Global Media and Information Literacy Award from Unesco, explains the importance of his work.
Teaching Journalism in The Arab World: Challenges and Lost Opportunities
It’s time for Arab journalism programs to get a major overhaul, so they can help the region’s development, says the dean of the Journalism Media Institute.
A Conversation with Hanan Badr: Journalism’s Future in Egypt
A journalism professor at Cairo University discusses the profession’s outlook in the North African nation.
