Saudi International Education Conference Emphasises Distance Learning and Skills-Based Curricula
Delegates at a recent conference in Riyadh said science, mathematics, and digital and language skills were the capacities most in demand in the 21st century.
Moroccan Students Returning from Ukraine Have Problems Continuing Their Education
Returning students complain that Morocco has been slow to integrate them into programmes at home. They also object to having to pass placement tests.
Political Attacks on Women’s Studies at Kuwait University Increase Scholars’ Resolve
Two female academics who launched the university’s women’s and gender studies programme say they will continue their work despite political opposition.
University of Khartoum’s New Draft Law Limits Security Forces on Its Campus
The terms of the University of Khartoum’s new draft law, shared with Al-Fanar Media, stipulate how the university will be run and assert its independence.
New Israeli Restrictions on Foreign Scholars at Palestinian Universities Stir Outrage
Palestinian academics say new limits set by Israel seek to isolate their universities from the world and curtail their educational impact.
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.
University Rankings: A Look at How Some of the Major Listings Work
University rankings are more popular than ever, despite some criticism of their merit. Here’s a look at how some of the major ones work.
Lebanese Education Minister Raises Alarm Over Crisis in Schools
Abbas Halabi, Lebanon’s education minister, is calling for urgent action to save the education system. Students have already suffered serious setbacks, he says.
Job Skills in Demand: Insights from the World Economic Forum
Students choosing a career and workers seeking to retrain could find guidance in recent reports about the job skills most in demand in a fast-changing labour market.
Iraqi Women Academics Form Network to Overcome Challenges
The Iraqi Women Academics Network helps female scholars in Iraq and abroad deal with challenges they face due to gender and politics.
