Using Artificial Intelligence to Read Arabic Comics
With their complex mixture of word and image, Arabic comics are being used to extend the capabilities of artificial intelligence.
A Palestinian Reflects on a New Generation of Refugees
At a workshop in Amman, a Palestinian teaching assistant meets young refugees of war in Syria, Iraq and Sudan.
The Arab World’s Often Overlooked Space Research
A new book highlights the work of Arab scientists who are making major strides in satellite technology and the discovery of distant planets.
U.S. Program in Greece Helps Refugees Become Students Again
The refugees take classes at U.S.-affiliated colleges that could help them attend a European or American university in the future.
Start-Ups Trying to Improve Lives Get a Boost From the U.N.
Young technology companies in Turkey and the West Bank are among six firms that recently won grants from Unicef’s Innovation Fund.
The Researcher Who Wants to Tidy the Web
This researcher believes the Internet has expanded without any oversight and wants to correct that.
Egypt Plans Radical Change in Measuring High-School Success
Egypt’s ministry of education plans to depart from the exclusive reliance on a single exam at the end of high school.
Leveraging U.S. College Scholarships for Syrian Students
The Syrian Youth Empowerment initiative guides high-school students in Syria through the U.S. college application process. Its cofounder George Batah explains the importance of Syrians winning scholarships to study in the U.S.
An Online Movement Translates Academic Articles Into Arabic
To meet a need for Arabic versions of publications in science and humanities, volunteers are publishing new translations online.
In Morocco, a Big Push for Vocational Education
Recent Moroccan vocational education efforts include an emphasis on close partnerships with industry and emphasis on soft skills, such as communication.
