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.
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Economic update | Will the “second wave” of mergers and acquisitions in GCC banking continue to gather pace?
7 Jul 2021
More than a year after the initial onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the Gulf banking sector is seeing an increase in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), as lenders continue to deal with the economic fallout.
Economic update | Report: Will digitalisation in UAE higher education spur longer-term economic growth?
28 Jun 2021
The UAE’s robust current account balance cushioned the economy against the twin global challenges of Covid-19 and the oil price drop in 2020. Lockdowns were implemented to protect public health, and Emiratis migrated online.
How do you assess the UAE and Abu Dhabi’s progress in building a more sustainable energy mix?
As industries around the world increasingly turn towards environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies to support their recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, focus is sharpening on sustainable construction in the Middle East.
Economic update | Privatisation in the Gulf: the key to both recovery and diversification?
27 May 2021
With Saudi Arabia announcing plans to raise $55bn through its privatisation programme, Gulf countries are stepping up efforts to stimulate private investment in public assets and projects, with a view to strengthening state finances, spurring diversification and driving their respective Covid-19 recoveries.