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Al-Fanar Media English Al-Fanar Media is an editorially independent publication dedicated to covering higher Education in the Arab region. http://www.al-fanarmedia.org/ Democracy Fund.

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Al-Fanar Media provides balanced, accurate and independent coverage of all aspects of academic life in the Arab world. Dedicated to illuminating key issues in Arab higher education and encouraging dialo

gue among institutions, leaders, and other stakeholders both within and beyond the region, Al-Fanar Media serves as a platform for open and critical discussion. The publication, bilingual in English and Arabic, features new articles in a biweekly newsletter. Al-Fanar Media also works to inspire journalists in the region to cover education. Al-Fanar Media strives to be neutral and does not take positions on political or religious issues. The editors believe that freedom of speech is a fundamental building block of civil societies and that academic freedom is a necessity for the healthy functioning of academic institutions. We independently select topics for coverage and stories for publication, and never accept payment in exchange for publishing articles. Al-Fanar Media receives generous funding support from the Ford Foundation, the Carnegie Corporation, and the Open Society Foundations. Past donors include the U.N. Al-Fanar Media was launched in 2013 as a project of the Alexandria Trust, a London-based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing educational access and quality in the Arab world.

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks have undeniably reshaped global business practices, guiding inves...
16/08/2025

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks have undeniably reshaped global business practices, guiding investors and corporations toward more sustainable and ethical operations. Yet, when ESG as formulated in western markets is transplanted wholesale into the Gulf region, it often fails to capture the deeply rooted motivations and practices that drive responsible behaviour here.

Read more: https://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2025/08/why-western-esg-is-not-relevant-to-the-middle-east/

In an era of accelerating digital transformation, technology is no longer merely a tool for entertainment or efficiency,...
16/08/2025

In an era of accelerating digital transformation, technology is no longer merely a tool for entertainment or efficiency, but a key driver of social justice and economic empowerment.

Financial inclusion stands out as one of the most prominent dimensions of this transformation.

Financial inclusion involves enabling all segments of society—particularly marginalised groups such as women, youth, and low-income individuals—to access safe and affordable financial services, including bank accounts, online payment systems, financing, and insurance. These services not only help improve quality of life but also strengthen financial stability and promote sustainable economic growth.

In Jordan, where estimates suggest that nearly half of the population does not have a bank account, smart technologiesled by artificial intelligence (AI) present a strategic opportunity to close the gap in access to financial services.

Read more: https://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2025/08/ai-as-driver-for-financial-inclusion-in-jordan-an-academic-perspective/

Despite Egypt’s progress in education, the number of women working in the STEM disciplines (science, technology, enginee...
16/08/2025

Despite Egypt’s progress in education, the number of women working in the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) remains alarmingly low. This contradiction—where women graduate in large numbers from STEM disciplines but are vastly underrepresented in the workforce—raises urgent questions. Why aren’t more Egyptian women building careers in science and engineering? What stands in their way, and how can we dismantle those barriers?

Read more: https://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2025/08/why-so-few-egyptian-women-in-stem-a-scholar-explores-the-barriers/

Law graduates’ career opportunities now extend far beyond the traditional legal profession. Career paths may include cor...
12/08/2025

Law graduates’ career opportunities now extend far beyond the traditional legal profession. Career paths may include corporate roles, judicial appointments, academia, and even ventures in legal entrepreneurship.

As the number of law graduates rises, students should consider all the available options and the skills required.

Read more: https://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2025/08/law-graduates-have-a-range-of-career-options/

At a time when universities and research institutions are locked in fierce competition to climb global university rankin...
11/08/2025

At a time when universities and research institutions are locked in fierce competition to climb global university rankings, the ultimate goals of science are often lost amid a flood of numbers and data. The prolific production of research has become an end in itself, frequently at the expense of quality and scientific integrity—a troubling paradox, like constructing a skyscraper on shifting sands.

Read the full Op-Ed: https://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2025/08/prioritising-academic-integrity-transforming-how-scientific-research-is-evaluated/

In a world of accelerating digital transformation, a university degree in engineering alone is no longer enough for a pr...
11/08/2025

In a world of accelerating digital transformation, a university degree in engineering alone is no longer enough for a promising career because of the ever-changing demands of the job market.

It is now crucial for engineering graduates to explore available career paths and practice the additional skills that can increase their chances of success in the job market.

Here Al-Fanar Media looks at the most in-demand engineering jobs and how to bridge the gap between education and the job market.

Read more: https://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2025/08/extra-skills-engineering-students-now-need-to-get-a-job/

As high school students in Arab countries receive their leaving exam results, many find themselves uncertain which unive...
02/08/2025

As high school students in Arab countries receive their leaving exam results, many find themselves uncertain which university major to choose. This confusion can come from the wide array of options, society and family expectations, and stereotypes around certain subjects.

To make a well-informed decision, students must take time to reflect, identify their own strengths and interests, and have a clear understanding of the academic demands and career prospects of each subject.

In this article, Al-Fanar Media gathers experts’ advice to help students select the subject they hope to study at university.

Read more: https://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2025/07/how-students-can-choose-the-best-university-major-for-them/

What is the current state of science journalism in the Arab world? What obstacles does it face? What core skills should ...
30/07/2025

What is the current state of science journalism in the Arab world? What obstacles does it face? What core skills should a science journalist possess? What role should academic institutions play in shaping this field?

Questions like these, often overlooked or sidelined amid the broader crises facing the Arab news media, were brought to the fore during a recent workshop that focused on boosting Arab science journalism skills and enhancing the quality of scientific content in the media. The initiative, launched by the Jordan Media Institute (JMI) and held under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Rym Ali, brought together experts and professionals to explore the future of science journalism in the region.

The workshop, held 20–21 July in Amman, was part of the Programme for Enhancing and Building Arab Capacity in Science Journalism. It was organised in partnership with ALECSO, the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation; UNESCO’s Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen; the Jordan Media Institute; and the Jordanian National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science.

Read more: https://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2025/07/workshop-on-arab-science-journalism-skills-aims-to-lift-public-scientific-awareness/

Alecso /المنظّمة العربيّة للتّربية والثّقافة والعلوم UNESCO Gulf States & Yemen Jordan Media Institute معهد الإعلام الأردني اللجنة الوطنية الأردنية للتربية والثقافة والعلوم

Is it OK to use AI in scientific research? A recent survey by the journal Nature put that question to more than 5,000 ac...
27/07/2025

Is it OK to use AI in scientific research? A recent survey by the journal Nature put that question to more than 5,000 academics around the world, and found scientists were deeply split about which uses of artificial intelligence they considered ethically acceptable.

The findings, described in an article titled “Is It OK for AI to Write Science Papers?”, highlight a complex and often contradictory landscape. The divide among researchers goes beyond mere disagreement, pointing to profound concerns about the future of scientific inquiry and the ethical principles that underpin it.

Read more: https://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2025/07/is-it-ok-to-use-ai-in-scientific-research-nature-survey-reveals-deep-qualms/

In an era where media has become a central force in shaping public opinion and driving change, whether positive or negat...
27/07/2025

In an era where media has become a central force in shaping public opinion and driving change, whether positive or negative, institutional media, specifically university media, emerges as a strategic tool that serves the interests of the academic institution.

Provided it is utilised effectively, institutional media enhances the university’s role as an enlightening body that leads science and knowledge and drives sustainable positive change in societies.

Read more: https://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2025/07/university-medias-role-in-shaping-identity-of-academic-institutions/

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