Mental Health Support for Students Is Still in Early Stages in the U.A.E.
Student access to counseling and preventive mental health support at universities in the United Arab Emirates need improvements, student and psychologists say.
How Gulf Universities Could Be a Regional Reservoir for Arab Talent
The wealthy Gulf countries have the education and research facilities to attract Arab talent, but need to take steps to improve the experience of the expat scientists and educators who come.
How the Gulf Countries Could Help Retain Arab Talent in the Region
The wealthy Gulf countries could act as a reservoir for Arab talent in the region, benefiting their own economies and those of the countries that produce the talent they need.
Syrian Students’ Dreams of Studying Abroad Hit New Roadblocks
Syrian students have been traveling to Beirut for interviews and tests. That complicated and costly process has gotten tougher with coronavirus lockdowns and new U.S. sanctions in place.
Pandemic Disrupts Arab Students’ Dreams of Studying Abroad
Many students in the Arab region are concerned about losing the chance to continue their higher education abroad because of restrictions related to Covid-19.
Arab Students Trapped in China by Coronavirus Outbreak
Some Arab countries have begun evacuating students from the area under quarantine, but many students feel abandoned and want more help.
For Syrian Students in the U.K., Tough Decisions Loom
Britain’s prestigious Chevening scholarship requires recipients to return home so their countries may benefit from their experience. That’s not easy for those from war zones.
Russia Offers Support to Syrian Higher Education
As the need for Russian military aid to the Syrian government appears to wind down, Russia remains intertwined in Syrian higher education.
A Hard-Earned Victory: Graduate School in London
A Palestinian student and journalist describes the hard work, persistence and passion it took to reach an educational goal.
Fewer Arab Students Head for the United States
The Trump travel ban and cuts to a major Saudi scholarship program are among causes of the decline.
