Arab World Underinvests in Digital Economy, Says Arab Academic Leader
Arab countries must invest more in the digital economy, the head of the Association of Arab Universities told a London conference.
Preparing for Future Jobs: U.A.E. Event Explores Changes Ahead for Education
The Education Interface Exhibition brings together institutions, experts and students to discuss the skills graduates will need for future jobs and professions.
Hamas-Affiliated Bloc Wins Birzeit University Student Elections
Student elections are watched with wide interest in Palestine, where the Fatah-led Palestinian Authority has not allowed any parliamentary elections since 2006.
Lebanese Students Campaigned for Change in Parliamentary Vote
Lebanon’s recent parliamentary elections gave young people a chance to show their fervor for ousting a political class they see as corrupt.
Boys Are at Greater Risk of Dropping Out of School, Unesco Warns
A recent Unesco report documents a global increase in boys’ disengagement from education and calls on governments to confront the problem.
AIEA Virtual Global Summit Focuses on Education Internationalisation
On the 40th anniversary of the U.S.-based Association of International Education Administrators, university leaders explore internationalisation and strategic partnership opportunities.
University of Khartoum Proposes a New Law to Strengthen Its Independence
Days after Sudan’s de facto head of state’s dissolved the councils of public universities, the University of Khartoum is advancing a draft law that would guarantee its independence.
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.”
Arab Students Fleeing Ukraine Face Uncertain Futures at Home
Arab countries are making plans for how students returning from Ukraine will continue their educations at home. Here’s a roundup of developments in Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and Jordan.
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.