The wealth of the Nile River and its fertile banks and delta, together with Egypt’s location at the confluence of Africa, Asia and Europe, have made the country a valuable prize for centuries, as well as a centre of trade and ideas.
Economic update | Qatar invests in human capital
Articles & Analysis | Setting the bar: Working to move towards a knowledge-based economy from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013
Like the other emirates in the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah’s development strategy is centred on transitioning to a knowledge-based economy. Within this strategy, the government places a strong emphasis on both human and social development, with a particular focus on improving education.
Articles & Analysis | Filling in the gaps: Reforms are being made to improve teacher training and boost results from The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2013
Following a significant push to increase the number of schools and education options available, Ras Al Khaimah is now embarking on a series of reforms to improve the quality of education. Most schools and universities identify English, basic maths and communications as weaknesses in the student population, and see these as barriers to their...