– 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…
The UAE’s efforts to develop an advanced higher education sector, coupled with its robust fiscal position, meant it entered the pandemic from a position of relative strength. This report focuses on the response of policymakers to the challenges presented by Covid-19, and looks in detail at how the higher education sector adapted to the new reality.…
Interview:Hussain Ibrahim Al Hammadi What is being done to increase the number of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduates in higher education? HUSSAIN IBRAHIM AL HAMMADI: There are currently 38 institutions of higher education that provide 500 STEM programmes at all levels – bachelor’s, diploma, master’s and doctorate. These cover 12 different areas of specialisation,…
As part of the emirate’s wider digitalisation drive, Abu Dhabi is investing in artificial intelligence (AI) in education and expanding the use of technology in schools. AI has the potential to transform the emirate’s economy; a 2018 report by PwC estimated that the technology could contribute $320bn to the MENA region’s GDP by 2030. The report forecast that AI will have the most significant…
Abu Dhabi continues to make significant investments in its education sector, which is set to remain an area of consistent growth in the coming years. Education is a key component of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, the emirate’s long-term development strategy that aims to build a globally competitive, knowledge-based economy for the post-oil era, and raising teaching standards is considered…
Abu Dhabi continues to make significant investments in its education sector, which is set to remain an area of consistent growth in the coming years. Education is a key component of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, the emirate’s long-term development strategy that aims to build a globally competitive, knowledge-based economy for the post-oil era, and raising teaching standards is considered…
Following GDP growth of 1.5% in 2019, a shift to a more expansionary fiscal stance in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and associated global economic downturn in the first half of 2020 has helped Abu Dhabi establish a springboard for continued growth moving forwards. While public spending and investment remain important drivers of economic expansion, a major overhaul of the investment framework a
On adapting to the impact of technological change and lifelong learning In what ways does the education sector need to evolve to adapt to the requirements of the future labour market? ABDULLATIF AL SHAMSI: Education is extremely critical for the job market, as ensuring we develop the right human capital is crucial for the economy. The world is changing rapidly, in large part due to the acceleration…
NAJAH 2019 is the leading higher education event in the region. High school students, their parents, graduate students and school groups will meet with 150+ representatives from universities in 20+ countries. Country pavilions: USA, Canada, France, Lebanon and Japan Exhibiting universities offer the latest, technology-focused undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to prepare students for future…
