Education
From The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2015
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Moves towards the development of a knowledge-based economy have begun in RAK as the emirate implements education reforms and student enrichment initiatives get under way. The Ministry of Education’s mid-range policy for the 2015-21 period targets knowledge integration in industries related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Meanwhile, with the federal goal of meeting 15% of total energy demand via renewable sources by 2030, RAK’s research institutions are increasingly involved in launching their own renewable energy projects.

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