– Many educational institutions turned to remote learning during the pandemic – Digital solutions have in many cases become permanent features – Institutions are adopting hybrid models that blend remote and in-person learning – Significant investment and ICT infrastructure is essential for the digital transition After rising to the challenge of the pandemic early last year, educational…
– Higher education institutions were quickto innovate following the outbreak of the virus – Universities are adapting courses to suit national needs – ICT has emerged as a key focus area for students, governments and the private sector alike – Following significant investment, the UAE’s space programme recorded positive results in 2020 As Gulf countries look to rebound from…
On the post-pandemic environment for higher education To what extent was HBKU prepared to mitigate the risks and capitalise on the opportunities arising from the pandemic? AHMAD HASNAH: 2020 was an interesting and challenging year. It served to expedite the adoption of innovation in higher education, such as implementing remote learning, which had long been on our radar; the necessary infrastructure…
Interview:Abdul Sattar Al Taie How important is the emergence of a research and development (R&D) sector when transitioning to a knowledge-based economy? ABDUL SATTAR AL TAIE: A knowledge-based economy represents an evolution to a post-industrial, service-based system, which, by its very nature, is fuelled by research, innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. Singapore can be taken…
In recent decades, the pharmaceutical market has expanded its geographic reach. This trend appears to be here to stay; in a survey of major pharmaceutical firms conducted by global consulting firm PwC’s Strategy& team, more than half of respondents anticipated that over 30% of their global sales would originate in emerging markets by 2018. Even in the most newly opened markets, drug companies…
Qatar’s education sector has a rich mixture of state and independent kindergartens, schools and universities bolstered by continued investment aimed at serving a growing population and supporting the country’s economic development. Education administrators pay close attention to international standards and indices that measure student learning outcomes and are working through a five-year reform…
Qatar’s education sector has a rich mixture of state and independent kindergartens, schools and universities bolstered by continued investment aimed at serving a growing population and supporting the country’s economic development. Education administrators pay close attention to international standards and indices that measure student learning outcomes and are working through a five-year…
As Qatar moves into the new decade it is forging ahead with economic diversification plans in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 while also working to increase the output of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by roughly two-thirds. Indeed, Qatar withdrew from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries at the beginning of 2019 to focus on its gas sector, which produces one-third of the world
As Qatar’s tertiary education sector grows, so do the connections between universities and employers in the country. A number of universities are offering executive education or continuing professional development courses for those already in employment, while researchers are keen to work alongside potential end-users of their innovations. However, as with any education system, gaps remain…
Qatar is pushing forwards with its goal of becoming a centre for research and development, after establishing a new government agency aimed at encouraging and nurturing innovation. The Qatar Research Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council is chaired by Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, the deputy prime minister and minister of state for defence affairs, with Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani,…