Tarek Galil

Al-Fanar Media is a leading independent news platform dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of academic life in the Arab world. Launched in 2013 by the Alexandria Trust, a London-based nonprofit organization committed to advancing educational access and quality in the Arab world, Al-Fanar Media has since positioned itself as a critical voice in Arab higher education.

The company strives for balance, accuracy, and neutrality in its reporting, offering an array of services including a bilingual (English and Arabic) publication that features new articles in a biweekly newsletter. This platform encourages open, critical discussion among institutions, leaders, and stakeholders, both within and beyond the Arab region.

One of Al-Fanar Media's key differentiators is its commitment to inspiring journalists in the region to focus on education coverage. The company operates on the belief that freedom of speech and academic freedom are fundamental building blocks of civil societies. The editors independently select topics for coverage and never accept payment in exchange for publishing articles.

Backed by significant funding support from the Ford Foundation, the Carnegie Corporation, and the Open Society Foundations, Al-Fanar Media continues to illuminate key issues impacting Arab higher education and foster dialogue across the region.