In general, stress affects the efficiency of workers’ performance. With the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic outbreak, sign language interpreters experience increased stress due to various factors. This study aims to determine the stressors faced by sign language interpreters during the pandemic. To achieve this goal, we prepared a questionnaire consisting of 15 paragraphs covering psychological, health, cognitive, linguistic and environmental aspects. Then, we surveyed 57 sign language interpreters in the Arab region. In the analysis, we calculated the average performance levels in addition to the differences between participants’ average scores. We also divided the stress levels into three categories: simple, moderate and severe. Results indicated that the stress was medium on average and no statistically significant differences in the performance average in accordance with the study variables (gender, experience and workplace).

The current study aimed to identify the level of emotional intelligence of outstanding students at the College of Education, Al Ain University (AAU), the United Arab Emirates, and their counterparts at Princess Nourah University (PNU), in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A sample of 77 students was selected from both universities, of whom 41 students (20 males vs. 21 females) were from AAU and 36 female students from PNU. The study adopted the Chapman Emotional Intelligence Scale, which consists of five dimensions: self-awareness, self-motivation, emotion regulation, relationship management, and emotional development. The results of the study showed that the level of emotional intelligence of outstanding students at both universities ranged from high to very high. Furthermore, there were statistically no significant differences in the level of emotional intelligence as a function of the university. Finally, recommendations have been given.

This study aimed at measuring the quality of life among teachers in special education centers in Riyadh city in the light of two variables: Teacher’s gender and experience (less than 5 years, from 5-10 years, and more than 10 years). The study sample consisted of (201) teachers from both genders that were chosen in random sampling method. To achieve the objective of the study, the researchers developed a tool to measure the quality of life, which consisted of (36) items. The results of the study indicated that the quality of life in the study sample was average. The results also indicated that there are differences in the quality of life level according to the variable of the teacher’s gender which came in favor of male teachers, and that there are no differences in the quality of life level according to the experience variable. The study recommended encouraging teachers to share necessary experiences with their colleagues ate work and other individuals in surrounding community which shall contribute towards enhancing the quality of life, as well as trying to reduce the teachers' burdens through social support, and improving the level of school community to satisfy the teachers’ needs.