How Educators Could Help Journalists—and Themselves
The editor of Al-Fanar Media suggests ways that universities and education ministries could do a better job of sharing information.
Distance Education—Banned in Bahrain
A government decree has made it difficult for working adults to get degrees.
Lousy Internet Speeds? Not for Researchers in the UAE
The U.A.E.’s high-speed computational network is helping researchers and educators collaborate.
A Conversation With the Leader of the UAE’s Largest University
The chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology talks about the institution’s organization and teaching style.
How to Avoid Getting Cheated by Phony Scholarships
Fraudulent universities use fake scholarships as bait to lure unsuspecting students to part with their money. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Faking Quality Control for Universities
An international organization that uses the term “accreditation” provides little of it, leaving students in the lurch.
A Web of “Diploma Mills” Preys on Arab And Western Students Alike
A ring of fraudulent universities is extracting money from students with high-pressure sales and phony scholarships.
What Progress Is Being Made to Arab ‘Knowledge Economies’?
A recent report provides much needed statistics on the question of whether the Arab world is on route to a knowledge-based economy.
A Conversation with IBM’s Naguib Attia: Revolutionizing Education
The chief technology officer at IBM Middle East and Africa talks about what the company looks for in graduates.
Looking at Arab Education Through PISA Tests
A global test used in 65 territories and countries, four of them Arab, provides insights that education policymakers could use.
