Articles & Analysis | Preparing for tomorrow: Vocational and technical education aims to boost Emirati employment from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
Reforms carried out over the past several years have been geared toward preparing Emiratis to fill the jobs needed in Abu Dhabi’s increasingly industrialised economy. As part of its strategic development plan, the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, the government aims to transform the emirate into a knowledge-based economy by focusing on high-skill...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Former Director-General, Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
How can the government ensure that private schooling remains affordable for students while making the sector profitable and investor friendly?
Articles & Analysis | Expanding and enhancing: With strong state support and greater involvement from the private sector, capacity is increasing at all levels from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
Building a skilled workforce capable of driving a knowledge-based economy is Abu Dhabi’s main goal when it comes to education. In pursuit of this aim, the emirate’s government is making major investments in its schools and universities that are geared towards enhancing the quality and quantity of education for the growing local population. In...
Articles & Analysis | Changing dynamics: Private schools are proving popular with Emiratis and expatriates alike from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
Rising incomes and population growth are driving increased demand for private education in Abu Dhabi. From 2007 to 2011, enrolment in private schools increased 34.5%, and the trend is set to continue. Private schools, from local providers to global corporations, are expanding their footprint in the emirate.