Crossroads Arabia

Saudi Arabia: The Merits of University for All?

Saudi Arabia: The Merits of University for All?

CROSSROADS ARABIA: It’s not just Saudi, the US has certainly pushed the idea that without a university degree one is starting out as a failure.

 Abu Muhammed

A Promise Deferred: Special Needs in Saudi

A Promise Deferred: Special Needs in Saudi

ABU MUHAMMED: As a rule, Gulf Arab countries talk big when it comes to doing something about its disabled population, but very little materializes

 Abu Muhammed

The Grade Factories of Education: Saudi Schools

The Grade Factories of Education: Saudi Schools

ABU MUHAMMED: Eventually I figured out why no one seemed receptive: The first is that most government and private schools are being run for profit.

 Crossroads Arabia

The Urgent Need For Physical Education in Saudi

The Urgent Need For Physical Education in Saudi

CROSSROADS ARABIA: With obesity at epidemic proportions it’s essential that the Ministry of Education launches comprehensive physical education programmes.

 Crossroads Arabia

The Battle to Reform Saudi Education System

The Battle to Reform Saudi Education System

CROSSROADS ARABIA: With high youth unemployment and growing population Saudi Arabia urgently needs reform.

 Mishaal Al Gergawi

Dismal Education System Threatens GCC Future

Dismal Education System Threatens GCC Future

MISHAAL AL GERGAWI: We seem to be in a constant state of ‘re-assessment’ or ‘re-evaluation’ of education in the region. Bottom line: We’re still not delivering.

 James Mullan

Two Words Every Inspirational Teacher Deserves

Two Words Every Inspirational Teacher Deserves

JAMES MULLAN: A theme evolved during the sessions at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, the debt every creative person owes inspirational teachers.

 Rob L. Wagner

Quiet Revolution: The Saudi, Female Brain Drain

Quiet Revolution: The Saudi, Female Brain Drain

ROB L. WAGNER: Saudi Arabia is sending thousands of women to foreign universities to obtain undergrad and postgrad degrees. Job prospects upon returning home are dim.

 American Bedu

The Very Hidden Talents of Saudi Arabian Men

The Very Hidden Talents of Saudi Arabian Men

AMERICAN BEDU: A Saudi man may want every woman to think that when he comes in the door all that’s expected of him is to take off his shoes, put his feet up and turn on the TV, but…