Palestinian Libraries in Jerusalem Preserve Heritage by Digitising Manuscripts
Three Palestinian libraries in East Jerusalem are involved in a project to index and restore documents that tell the stories of families living there more than a century ago.
France Makes Yemeni Writer Ali Al-Muqri a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters
Now living in Paris, the novelist and poet says he hopes the cultural honour will focus more attention on the neglected realm of Arabic literature in translation.
How to Write and Publish Research: Damascus Professors Offer Guidance
Two professors at Damascus University offer step-by-step guidelines for young academics on how write about their research and get it published.
An Arab Ranking of Arab Universities Will Benefit the Region
The first Arab ranking of Arab universities is expected later this year. It will measure excellence in ways that other rankings miss, such as research published in Arabic.
‘Blind Sinbad’: Bothayna Al-Essa Explores a Changing Kuwait, from War to Pandemic
The Kuwaiti novelist Bothayna Al-Essa’s “Blind Sinbad: Atlas of the Sea and War” traverses 30 years of change in Kuwait, comparing the faces of war and pandemic.
Saudi University Analyses Covid-19 Impact on Higher Education
A book published by King Abdulaziz University urges universities to learn from the effects of the pandemic and seize the opportunity to make bold reforms.
Iraqi Writer Ali Bader Ponders East-West Relationships and Islamophobia
In his latest book, “The Stranger’s Newspaper,” Ali Bader presents a wide-ranging series of conversations in search of intercultural dialogue.
Australian University Launches 360info, an ‘Antidote’ to False Information
Monash University has set up 360info, an independent project that will provide factual, explanatory information to news outlets in hopes of countering false information.
Authors of New Biographies of Famous Egyptians Take Their Craft Seriously
The authors of new biographies of the actress Madiha Kamel and the writer Yusuf Idris discuss how they chose their subjects, and the research that went into writing about them.
Algiers International Book Fair Returns, with a Vaccine Requirement
Algerian publishers are happy with the return of the Algiers International Book Fair, but some criticize a decision requiring visitors to show proof of Covid 19 vaccinations.
