Promoting reading in the Arab world: The book club model

IFLA Journal ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 269-280
Author(s):  
Youmen Chaaban ◽  
Rania Sawalhi
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Book Club ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Book Clubs ◽  
High Expectations ◽  
Academic Researchers ◽  
The World ◽  
The Status

Despite their proliferation in many parts of the world, book clubs have received little attention from academic researchers. This study seeks to understand the status of book clubs particularly in the Arab world. An in-depth illustration of the status of Arab book clubs was provided by 18 moderators from six Arab countries. The findings indicated that Arab book clubs operate in several distinctive ways; ranging from formal, highly structured meetings, to informal, friendly gatherings. The findings also revealed the motivations for establishing the book clubs in the Arab world. In this respect, participants set high expectations for personal growth, interpersonal relationships, and social responsibility. However, Arab books clubs faced several challenges as perceived by the participants in this study. Several suggestions were made for the sustainability of Arab book clubs. The implications of the findings for librarians, educators, and the general public are also emphasized to create momentum for their continuity.

scholarly journals MOOCS As A Method Of Distance Education In The Arab World – A Review Paper

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raniah Samir Adham ◽  
Karsten Oster Lundqvist
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
The World ◽  
The Status ◽  
Developed World

Abstract Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in the Arab World are still in their infancy. Many Arab countries are now starting to launch their MOOC platforms; however, there are only a few who have actually implemented such systems. This paper will explore online learning, in particular the rise of MOOCs around the world and their impact on the Arab World. The purpose of this paper is to give a true picture of the development of the first MOOC platforms in the Arab World. It will analyse in detail the concept, definitions, background, and types of MOOCs (xMOOCs and cMOOCs), as well as the main MOOCs platform in the Western and Arab worlds, and a timeline of the development of MOOCs. It will then observe the status of MOOCs in the developed world, opportunities in the Middle East, and the influence of Western MOOCs on the Arab world, from many perspectives, e.g. educational, religious, cultural and social.

scholarly journals Status of women in society in pre-islamic period

Adam alemi ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (86) ◽  
pp. 104-113
Author(s):  
K. Bagasharov ◽  
R. Shaikenova ◽  
G. Tabashev ◽  
N. Tutinova
Keyword(s):  
Main Part ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Social Classes ◽  
Marriage And Family ◽  
Islamic Period ◽  
The World ◽  
The Status ◽  
Ancient Civilizations ◽  
Status Of Women

The relevance of this study is related to the status of women in society in the pre-Islamic periiod. The introduction discusses the relevance of the work. This topic has been relevant since past times, and to this day it is just as relevant not only in individual regions, but throughout the world. Before writing the main part, a brief comparative analysis of the rights and position of women in ancient civilizations such as the Greek civilization, the kingdom of mana (Hinduism), Judaism and the Arab countries before the Islamic period was made. The main part was devoted to the consideration of women’s rights in marriage and family relations. In various social classes, the degree of women was low. The main goal is to reveal and not recognize the rights of women in society, marriage and family. In the pre-Islamic period, women had no rights in Arab society. In the period of ignorance of the Arabs, girls were buried alive. Islam also shows that women are also human and have the same rights as men. After analyzing the pre-Islamic period, in the final part, examples were given of immorality and ignorance towards a woman, and with the advent of true religions, all these actions were canceled, and the status of a woman was elevated.

Open Source Software in the Arab World

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-64
Author(s):  
Manar Abu Talib
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Literature Survey ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Road Map ◽  
The World

A literature survey study was conducted to explore the state-of-the-art of Open Source Software and the opportunities and challenges faced by this segment of the software industry in seven Arab countries — Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, KSA, Qatar, Oman and UAE. A framework and road map for OSS is presented derived from interviews conducted in the UAE with at least four experts from each of the following categories: governments and ministries, IT companies, universities and IT enthusiasts. This is the first study of its kind in this part of the world and is expected to make a significant contribution to the direction for Open Source Software in the region and beyond.

Open Source Software in the Arab World

2020 ◽  
pp. 1646-1663
Author(s):  
Manar Abu Talib
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Software Industry ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Literature Survey ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Road Map ◽  
The World

A literature survey study was conducted to explore the state-of-the-art of Open Source Software and the opportunities and challenges faced by this segment of the software industry in seven Arab countries — Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, KSA, Qatar, Oman and UAE. A framework and road map for OSS is presented derived from interviews conducted in the UAE with at least four experts from each of the following categories: governments and ministries, IT companies, universities and IT enthusiasts. This is the first study of its kind in this part of the world and is expected to make a significant contribution to the direction for Open Source Software in the region and beyond.

scholarly journals The Life Experiences of Twenty-One Women who Challenged Disability

1970 ◽  
pp. 45-49
Author(s):  
Jahda Abou Khalil
Keyword(s):  
Life Experiences ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Living History ◽  
Disabled Women ◽  
The Status ◽  
History Of ◽  
Women With Disability ◽  
Actual Life

Studies related to disability in the Arab world are still limited and studies concerned with the status of disabled women are nearly non-existent. In order to fill the void I have conducted research work covering the experiences of 21 women with disability in seven Arab countries. By analyzing the living history of these women the study aims at deciphering the actual life conditions of women with disability in the Arab world. The objective is to highlight the areas of oppression and opportunities available to disabled Arab women in comparison with women with disability worldwide.

scholarly journals Summary Report of the Round Table on Problems of Professional Translation in the Arab/Muslim World and the Contribution of Technology

1990 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-109
Author(s):  
Samia Berrada
Keyword(s):  
Machine Translation ◽  
Arab World ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Round Table ◽  
Arab Country ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Main Role ◽  
Primary Concern ◽  
Arab Muslim ◽  
The Status

Under the sponsorship of the International Federation of Translators (FIT) and the U.N. Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), a Round Table on the Problems of Professional Translation in the Arab World and the Contribution of Technology was held from June 1 to 3, 1989 at the King Fahd Advanced School for Translation in Tangier, Morocco. This was a successful meeting both because of the number and the quality of participants, all of whom were professionals and specialists in translation, terminologists and machine translation researchers from European and Arab countries. It was a unique occurrence of its kind, as President of FIT Mme Anna Lilova pointed out in the opening session, because it is the first time that the Federation has organized such a meeting in an Arab country. Presentations dealt with three main topics, a day being devoted to each: (1) the status of the translator in the Arab countries; (2) the translator and MAT (machine­assisted translation); and (3) terminology work in the Arab countries.In Arab countries translation is a tradition going back to the Abbasids, but even today it still does not have specific guidelines. Mr. Amid from UNESCO stressed the need for legislation, with the help of translation institutions, which would protect the rights of the translator. Mr. Rene Haeseryn, Secretary-General of FIT, in his presentation on "The FIT and its Main Role in the World Translation Movement;' pointed out the humanist goals of the Federation and its role in the protection of translators' rights. "We should protect the translators' rights, but also prepare him for the main choices of the future" was the primary concern which emerged from these working meetings. "Translation is a profession which presupposes training according to a well-thought out methodology" was the theme of various comtributions from the floor. Therefore, we should develop appropriate training suited to the needs and harmonize it in the various Arab countries. Also,· thanks to new technology, the profession of translation is now seeing its image change. The presentation by Veronica Lawson (FIT) of various systems (machine translation with or without human assistance) enabled us to gauge the progress made. But is the translator of Arabic ready to take up the challenge of machine translation? ...

scholarly journals The universality of Arabic and the pedagogies of Arab countries: عالمية العربية وبيداغوجيات الدول العربية

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (15) ◽  
pp. 129-120
Author(s):  
Rania Ahmed Rashid Shaheen Rania Ahmed Rashid Shaheen
Keyword(s):  
Arab World ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Semitic Languages ◽  
International Policies ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Descriptive Method

The research “The Arab world and its pedagogies” dealt with two tracks, the first track: Arabic between Semitic and the components of global languages, and the second track: pedagogies specific to strengthening the status of the Arabic language, using the descriptive method, and it stemmed from several questions raised by the virtual reader about the reasons for including the Arabic language within International and Semitic languages, and the relationship between the terms (global- international- official), and the most important components of the Arabic language that made it among the international languages. Language and international policies that serve the Arabic language.

The Status of Franchising Laws in the Arab Region: Traditional Rules and New Legislative Enactments

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Mohammed Y. Mattar
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Rapid Growth ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
General Rule ◽  
Arab Country ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Arab Region ◽  
Trade Law ◽  
The Status

Abstract There has been a vast and rapid growth in the franchising business in the countries of the Middle East. The purpose of this article is to examine the status of franchising laws in the Arab World with particular focus on the commercial relationship between a franchisor and a franchisee. Most Arab countries rely on the traditional commercial agency laws to regulate the franchising business. These are designed to protect the interest of the national franchisee. Saudi Arabia is the first Arab country to adopt a comprehensive and independent law in the Arab region, while other countries rely on a code of conduct, an application of the distribution trade law or the implementation of the general rule of commercial agency. Saudi Arabia provides a detailed account of the franchising business, its establishment and its operation in an attempt to balance the interest of both, the franchisor and the franchisee.

Part Two Seventy Years of Exile Palestinian Refugees Around the World, IV The Status of Palestinian Refugees in the Middle East and North Africa: Unpacking an Unsettling Solidarity

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Albanese Francesca P ◽  
Takkenberg Lex
Keyword(s):  
North Africa ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Religious Affiliation ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Work Force ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Time Of Arrival ◽  
Political Climate ◽  
Palestinian Refugees ◽  
The Status

This chapter looks at the history, status, and treatment of Palestinian refugees in the Arab world. Arab countries have generally supported Palestinians, including refugees, in the name of Arab brotherhood and solidarity, but at times also despised them, as a result of political factors and interests. In general, they have been granted varying status and treatment, often within the same country, depending on a variety of factors, including: time of arrival and predominant political climate toward them; their socio-economic status and family, political, or religious affiliation; shifting attitudes toward the Palestinian leadership. The citizenship that Jordan granted to most 1948 Palestinian refugees, has proven carrying inequality. In Lebanon, Palestinian arrivals, largely Sunni Muslims, were perceived as a threat to the delicate balance between different religious groups and the related political status quo; discrimination has been the daily reality for three generations of Palestinians. In Iraq and Syria, Palestinian refugees were well treated until the wars of 2003 and 2011, respectively. In Egypt political shifts have dramatically marked the fate the Palestinians in the country. While welcoming Palestinians as an extraordinary work-force in the 1950s and through the 1970s, Arab rulers – from North Africa to the Arabian Peninsula – also perceived their unwavering Palestinian identity and the political message it encompassed as a possible destabilizing factor for their regimes. Vindictive policies, often aiming at targeting the PLO, have made Palestinians in the region vulnerable to abuses and further displacement. About 700,000 Palestinians, mostly children and grandchildren of the 1948 refugees, have been cumulatively displaced from Arab countries from the 1970s onward.

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