In recent years the UAE has become an emerging higher education centre, especially within the GCC region, with strong government initiatives, impressive infrastructure, a growing number of international collaborations and a truly multicultural student body. Within the UAE itself, Sharjah is increasingly regarded as a key centre of higher...
Has the proliferation of for-profit institutions in recent years affected the overall quality of the UAE’s tertiary education?
The government of Sharjah has consistently run small fiscal deficits in recent years. Against a backdrop of falling oil prices, the deficit has outstripped economic growth, generating rising levels of public debt. However, these remain modest as a proportion of economic output. Furthermore, the government has also recently taken a range of...
Against a backdrop of lower global oil prices, Sharjah has recently been taking steps to bolster foreign investment in order to further promote economic diversification. The emirate already benefits from an attractive investment environment, and a range of legislative changes to bolster its appeal have recently been passed or are in the...
What are the most significant challenges to further integration faced by GCC member states?
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