Amid an attempt to drive a post-coronavirus economic rebound, a number of countries in the Gulf have introduced new immigration measures to help attract skilled foreign workers.
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With hydrocarbons-rich countries in the Gulf increasingly looking to reduce their carbon emissions, some in the region are turning towards multi-coloured hydrogen as a more environmentally sustainable solution.
Economic view | Rahma bint Ibrahim Al Mahrooqi, Minister for Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MoHERI)
17 Aug 2021
How is the Covid-19 pandemic shaping national strategies in higher education, scientific research and innovation?
Economic update | Report: To what extent has the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated economic diversification in Oman?
30 Jul 2021
Oman was already working to diversify its economy, but the pandemic-induced disruption to oil and gas has further underscored the importance of developing a broader economic base to absorb the impacts of international crises and downturns in commodity cycles.
With the current semester winding up, many higher education institutions in the Gulf are already planning an expanded offering of courses for the next academic year – with a focus on supporting the needs of the region’s post-pandemic economy.