Home to an array of local and international schools and curricula, as well as a burgeoning university scene, Qatar hosts numerous branches of foreign tertiary education institutions, many of which are in partnership with Qatar Foundation. Although the fall in international oil prices has affected the sector, leading to cuts in university funding, university enrolment has risen strongly in...
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Chapter | Education & Research from The Report: Qatar 2017
2017 proved a turbulent year for Qatar, dominated by the diplomatic rift that emerged between the country and several other regional states in June 2017. However, Qatar has adapted quickly, with many in the local business community confident about the future.
Economic update | International partnership to boost vocational education and training in Abu Dhabi
31 Oct 2017
Abu Dhabi has moved to strengthen its growing vocational education and training sector, linking with an international risk management partner to improve the emirate’s occupational health and safety methods.
A move by the UAE to increase the number of places available at its public universities for the 2017/18 academic year is set to benefit prospective students in Dubai.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Adnan Shihab-Eldin, Director-General, Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS): Interview from The Report: Kuwait 2017
What role does research and development (R&D) play in private sector companies in Kuwait?
Articles & Analysis | Government reforms to change Kuwait's education sector from The Report: Kuwait 2017
Driven by the need to accommodate rising enrolment and government efforts to address long-standing issues in public education, the education sector in Kuwait is undergoing significant reform in 2017. The main challenges include a shortage of skilled teachers, relatively low tertiary enrolment rates and the quality of education standards.