A New Film Focuses on 4 Arab Researchers’ Lives in Exile
A documentary highlights the difficulties that refugee scientists face in trying to continue their careers in exile.
Study To Map Mental-Health Needs of Lebanese Youth
Researchers will conduct a nationwide survey as a first step toward increasing access to care.
Egyptian Team’s Dinosaur Find Is a Long-Sought Link
The remains of a new species found in Egypt may help solve mysteries about the last 30 million years of dinosaurs’ time on Earth.
Shunned by Neighbors, Qatar Seeks New Research Partnerships
The tiny Gulf nation is diversifying its research collaborations through new projects with Turkey, Oman, and Kuwait.
In Egypt, Genetic Crop Modification Is On Hold
The efforts of genetic engineering researchers to increase wheat productivity face many challenges, most notably the lack of laws supporting the application of their research.
Water is Scarce in Egypt; So Are Research Funds
The country’s scientists are devising innovative ways of dealing with declining water resources, but financial and other challenges impede putting their projects into effect.
Researchers Find Pollution from Cosmetics in Gulf Waters
In the Arabian Gulf, researchers have found high concentrations of tiny plastic beads that may carry toxic pollutants. But their work has been hobbled by the recent rift between Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Discovery of Oldest Human Remains Fosters Moroccan Pride
After finding the oldest recorded fossils of human ancestors, in Morocco, researchers continue to dig to tell their story.
Moroccan Researcher Follows Impact of Climate Change
Two years after joining NASA’s Atmospheric Sciences Lab, Kholoud Kahime continues her research on climate change and its impact on Morocco’s economy and society.
An Arabian Tree to Fight Cancer
Omani researchers are testing the reputed healing effects of frankincense.
