Trying to Measure Arab Research Quality in a Western-Dominated System
New indexes seek to compensate for the lack of visibility of Arab academic research under a classification system dominated by Western institutions.
Emirates Mars Mission Builds on Centuries of Islamic Advances in Science
The Emirates Mars Mission is providing new inspiration for Arab students in scientific fields. It builds on a legacy that goes back centuries.
Lebanese University President Confronts a Difficult Reality
Bassam Badran, president of the Lebanese University, spoke to Al-Fanar Media about the crises facing the institution and how he’s trying to deal with them.
Women and Gender Studies at Kuwait University Stir Debates
Kuwait University defends Women and Gender Studies’ teaching staff after public figures and clerics question their course.
Do We Need Inoculation Against Digital Addiction?
Two technology and behavior researchers in Doha propose using principles from inoculation theory to help social media and games users resist digital addiction.
Hosni Hadhad, Egypt’s Oldest Doctoral Student, Dies at 85
Hosni Hadhad earned a master’s degree in Arabic literature at age 83 and was keen to pursue a Ph.D. too. Unfortunately, death cut short his dream.
New Institute in Qatar to Enhance South-to-South Academic Collaboration
Northwestern University in Qatar aims to promote local knowledge production and research done by scholars from the Global South.
Moroccan Authorities Praise Student with Autism on Earning a Doctorate
Karim Benabdeslam, a student with autism, earned a Ph.D. in comparative religion. Authorities praised him as a model for others affected with the disorder.
Jobs and Education: A Nobel Laureate’s Views on a Tangled Connection
A conversation with Joshua Angrist, a co-winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Economics, about jobs, education, and other issues of concern in the Middle East.
Egyptian Scholar Is Honored for Cancer Research in Germany
The Egyptian scholar Sara Hegy Ahmed overcame depression and stereotypes about women on her journey to cancer research successes.
