Gulf Faces Personnel Shortages in Education and Healthcare
The demand for professors, nurses and similar occupations is rapidly outstripping the supply in the region.
Another Step Forward for Arab MOOCs
Massive open online courses by and for Arabs are beginning to be a reality but raise many questions.
An Arab “Learning Barometer” Sounds an Alarm
A report and an accompanying interactive tool reveal the lack of basic education in much of the Arab world.
In Morocco, Immigrants’ Children Face Educational Barriers
The sons and daughters of sub-Saharan Africans who see Morocco as a gateway to Europe have great difficulty getting an education.
Top European Destinations for Arab Students
European countries are less well known as international-student recruiters, but some countries are potent competitors.
Yemen’s Fast-Growing Private Universities Stir Debate
Privately owned higher-education institutions are more common now than public ones, but their role is controversial.
New Home for Many Egyptian Academics: Jail
With more Egyptian professors and students behind bars, some of them have begun a hunger strike.
Belal Fadl: Rebels On Demand
Student protests are not a political tool to be used when convenient, but a historical force that cannot be ignored, argues the prominent Egyptian writer.
Raising Awareness of the Challenges Palestinian Students Face
Right to Education Week helps Western students understand the barriers that block many Palestinian students from getting the education they want.
Beyond Facebook: Deeper Online Cultural Exchange
Students who participate in extended guided discussions over the Internet with peers from other countries find they become more empathetic.
