Study Blames Mismanagement for Water Crisis in Southern Iraq
Government neglect of infrastructure has led to a water crisis in Basra and southern Iraq, says a new study by the London School of Economics’ Middle East Centre.
Researchers in Qatar Seek to Restore Fish Habitats in a Warming Gulf
As climate change and coastal development contribute to a decline in fisheries, researchers at Qatar University seek to mitigate the damage.
Arabic Stays Center Stage at Arab-German Academy’s Summer School
This year’s summer session, held online, focused on the use of Arabic as an active academic language in European universities.
Social Anxiety Disorder Affects Many Medical Students in Sudan, Study Finds
In a country beset by educational disruptions, social anxiety disorder is prevalent among medical students, a new study finds.
New Doctors in Egypt Aren’t Ready to Treat Emergencies, Experts Say
Outdated curricula and a lack of practical training in medical schools leave many graduates ill-equipped to deal with emergencies.
Social Sciences Researchers Enjoy New Freedoms in Saudi Arabia
Saudi researchers in the social sciences encounter fewer restrictions on the topics they can study, and can now use more qualitative research methods.
Arab Narratives About Artificial Intelligence Are Explored in New Report
The authors examine ideas about artificial intelligence that are prevalent in the Arab world and seek to bring them into the wider debate.
Covid-19 Poses New Challenges for Social Scientists, Survey Finds
Social scientists and humanities scholars were particularly affected by the pandemic because of the restrictions it imposed on their work methods.
Salim Chahine: A Finance Professor Is Honored for Work Bridging Academia and the Corporate World
Salim Chahine, a professor at the American University of Beirut and a senior official at Lebanon’s central bank, is among the recipients of the 2020 Kuwait Prize.
How to Create Safe Spaces for Teaching Taboo Topics
A history professor in Qatar offers advice for instructors seeking to discuss sensitive social and political issues.
