... that is intended to improve employment amongst the local Emirati population who, at present, make up a minority of the working population. The role that one federal tertiary education system, the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), contributes to this process is discussed with specific implications and challenges...

.... Originality/value The paper highlights business leaders' opinions and views in relation to the relative importance of skills needed in their companies. Al‐Bahhsien (2006) reported that 8 percent of private sector employers believed that the Saudi higher education graduates skills were very convenient...

...Monica Gallant; James S. Pounder Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the reasons why the employment of Emirati females in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is not currently realizing its potential. Design/methodology/approach A literature‐based study that employs a framework adapted...

... identify a Middle Eastern R&D focus also in the context of Islam's historic appreciation of the value of knowledge and learning. Research and development Competitive strategy Employment Middle East Government policy Economic growth The launch of a new journal targeting education, business...