Nobel Laureate David Card Believes Scholars Need a Global Perspective
David Card, a co-winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Economics, talks about some of the world’s most urgent issues: wages, immigration, and education.
‘What’s Left Unsaid’: Evelyn Ashamallah Captures Magical Memories in Art
The Egyptian artist Evelyn Ashamallah draws on imagination and memory in paintings that tell “stories that deserve to be told.”
‘Academic Prisons’: Bahrain’s Nader Kadhim Rejects Disciplinary Silos
“University is universal in nature, hence the name,” argues the Bahraini scholar Nader Kadhim. His cultural criticism takes an interdisciplinary approach.
Mohamed Zairi, Quality Management Expert, Dies at Age 65
The Algerian-born scholar Mohamed Zairi designed quality management systems for governments, schools and other organisations around the world.
Sabah Fakhri, Syrian Tenor and Classical Arab Music Icon, Dies
Son of a Qur’an reciter, religious influences played an important part in making him one of the greatest interpreters of traditional Arab singing.
Abdelbaki Hermassi, Tunisian Sociologist and Former Minister, Dies
A longtime social researcher, Abdelbaki Hermassi was an expert on state and society in the Maghreb. He also served as a cultural minister and diplomat.
Aree Abdulqader Strives to Take Duhok Polytechnic University ‘to a Global Level’
Building the staff, supporting refugees, and improving graduates’ employment rates are priorities for Aree Abdulqader, the first female university president in Duhok.
Tough Issues Await Nathir Obeidat, New President of the University of Jordan
Nathir Obeidat recently became president of a university struggling with debt, Covid-19 hurdles, and other hotspot issues.
Nobel Laureate David Julius on Science: Persistence Pays Off
David Julius, a co-winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, talks about his research and the importance of public support for science.
Azza Fahmy: The ‘Never Ending Dreams’ of an Egyptian Artisan
A new memoir by Egypt’s best-known jewelry designer advocates continuous learning, expresses her belief in Arab nationalism, and calls for the protection of traditional arts and crafts.
