In Syria, the Complicated Web that Sanctions Weave
As the Syrian conflict subsides in many areas of the country, international education leaders are debating if they should step in to aid Syrian students, professors, and universities.
Ambitious Syrian Students Often Enter a Maze
Syrian students who seek advanced degrees have difficulty applying to overseas programs. Inside the country, they question the quality of their education.
Egypt’s Universities Open Up to Blended Learning
Degrees based on curricula that mix traditional and online instruction are gaining new acceptance in the nation’s education system.
Social Media Can Fight the Arab Health Crisis
Platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn could help counter worrying health trends, but some communities are at risk of being left behind.
Somaliland Uses Phones to Help Improve Schools
This self-governing region of Somalia is one of many areas in Africa that are using mobile technology to help more children get a quality education.
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.
