The Report: Dubai 2018

The Report: Dubai 2018
Author:
Publisher: Oxford Business Group
Total Pages: 278
Release:
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1912518007

Dubai has continued to meet its targets in becoming the global capital of Islamic finance, nearly doubling the number of sukuk (Islamic bonds) listings on its exchanges since 2017. Furthermore, eased policy restrictions to encourage foreign investment and the 2019 budget’s continued commitment to infrastructure development ahead of Expo 2020 are expected to continue driving economic activity. As one of the most diversified economies in the region, Dubai continues to present growth opportunities in various sectors including tourism, logistics, manufacturing and education. Although the emirate has benefitted from its proximity to oil and gas fields, Dubai is right at the forefront of the emerging cleaner energy world, and developing and promoting renewable technologies, including solar energy and electric vehicles.

The Report: Dubai 2016

The Report: Dubai 2016
Author: Oxford Business Group
Publisher: Oxford Business Group
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2016-10-17
Genre:
ISBN: 1910068683

Financial services in particular is one non-oil area where the emirate is starting to pull ahead, with recent growth in the Islamic financial services segment fuelling the emirate's ambition of becoming the knowledge-based capital of the Islamic economy in the future. Meanwhile, Dubai's real estate and construction sectors, which were badly affected by the 2008 financial meltdown, are once again thriving as the legacies of the global crisis recede, and the debts incurred from that time are repaid and restructured. Indeed Dubai is now firmly focused on the future, with preparations for Dubai Expo 2020 in particular helping nourish its economic recovery, development and growth in recent years. The event is expected to attract 25m visitors over a six-month period and the build-up is driving development across several sectors. The preparations,

The Report: Dubai 2015

The Report: Dubai 2015
Author: Oxford Business Group
Publisher: Oxford Business Group
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2011-01-12
Genre:
ISBN: 1910068241

Already a regional and global centre for business and finance, Dubai’s reputation has been bolstered by the MSCI’s decision to upgrade the UAE from frontier to emerging market status in 2014, while the emirate’s successful Expo 2020 bid is expected to generate myriad opportunities for private investors across a range of sectors. Construction is thriving once again, driven in large part by strong retail sector growth, with various projects, including plans for the world’s largest mall, indicating that the sector will maintain its position as the emirate’s biggest GDP contributor moving forward. The transport and logistics framework is set for major expansion in the coming years as well, furthering cementing the emirate’s status as a leading transport and logistics hub not just regionally, but globally too. The continued development of Dubai’s retail and hospitality offerings, alongside the upgrades to its airports, should help to ensure robust growth in visitor numbers from both the region and further afield.

The Report: Dubai 2014

The Report: Dubai 2014
Author: Oxford Business Group
Publisher: Oxford Business Group
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2014-01-28
Genre: Dubayy (United Arab Emirates : Emirate)
ISBN: 1907065989

In many respects 2014 marked the transition from strong recovery to promising growth for Dubai. With many exciting projects in the pipeline, not least the hosting of Expo 2020, the emirate is continuing to build on its reputation as a dynamic and international centre for business. Already a regional and global centre for business and finance, Dubai’s reputation has been bolstered by the MSCI’s decision to upgrade the UAE from frontier to emerging market status in 2014, while the emirate’s successful Expo 2020 bid is expected to generate myriad opportunities for private investors across a range of sectors. Construction is thriving once again, driven in large part by strong retail sector growth, with various projects, including plans for the world’s largest mall, indicating that the sector will maintain its position as the emirate’s biggest GDP contributor moving forward. The transport and logistics framework is set for major expansion in the coming years as well, furthering cementing the emirate’s status as a leading transport and logistics hub not just regionally, but globally too. The continued development of Dubai’s retail and hospitality offerings, alongside the upgrades to its airports, should help to ensure robust growth in visitor numbers from both the region and further afield.

Being Young, Male and Saudi

Being Young, Male and Saudi
Author: Mark C. Thompson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 379
Release: 2019-10-03
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1107185114

Based on remarkable primary research, this unique contemporary account of the lives of young Saudi men reveals a distinct group of voices.

Women and Sport in Asia

Women and Sport in Asia
Author: Rosa Lopez De D'Amico
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2021-05-30
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 100039316X

This is the first book to survey the participation of women in sport and physical education across Asia, from the Middle East and South Asia through to the Asia-Pacific region. Covering sport and physical activity at all levels, from school-based PE and community sport to elite, high-performance sport, the book provides an important overview of developments in policy, theory and research across this complex and dynamic region. It has a strong focus on gender equity but is informed by important intersecting influences that affect the lives of girls and women and their participation in sport. Including contributions from leading scholars from across the region, the book draws on multi-disciplinary perspectives, including sociology, cultural studies, anthropology, and history, and makes an important contribution to global understanding of diversity, challenges, and achievements in the sporting lives of Asian Women. This book will be a fascinating read for any student, researcher, or policy-maker working in sport studies, gender studies, women’s studies or Asian studies.

Special Report: The Future of Dubai-Africa Ties

Special Report: The Future of Dubai-Africa Ties
Author:
Publisher: The Business Year
Total Pages: 16
Release: 2019-11-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

In The Business Year's first special report exploring inter-regional ties, we identify and expand on areas for economic collaboration that will drive the trajectories of Africa and Dubai, highlighting the forward momentum that will allow stakeholders—be they public sector entities, large multinational companies, or SMEs—to capitalize on the untapped potential. This special report comes in a series of online publications, focusing on a certain aspect or industry in one of our 35 global markets. Our reports are consumed by investors, analysts, and decision makers around the world.

Higher Education and Scientific Research in the Arabian Gulf States

Higher Education and Scientific Research in the Arabian Gulf States
Author: Abdellatif Sellami
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2022-11-29
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000789411

This book takes a closer look at the relation between current issues and trends in higher education and scientific research in the Arab World and in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states of Qatar and United Arab Emirates (UAE). This thoroughly researched text traces the development of higher education in the GCC area as it continues to be positioned in an intersection of international and local factors. The text further articulates the pivotal political and cultural influences that act as real and perceived barriers towards the advancement of key fields. The chapters analyze the current policy trends, structures, and coping alternatives in addressing higher education challenges, whilst also providing comparative first-hand texts with the other Arab states in the region. By drawing focus on the GCC area, the text identifies the crucial factors that hamper learning and research performance. The book serves as an invaluable discussion on the implications for policy makers and HEIs in relation to the eponymous regions and other Arab states in the GCC area. Enhancing understanding of the scope, scale, and complexity of higher education and scientific research in the GCC area, the book will be of interest to academics, researchers, and post-graduate students in the fields of educational policy, comparative and international education and higher education.

Education in the United Arab Emirates

Education in the United Arab Emirates
Author: Kay Gallagher
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2019-05-17
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9811377367

This book provides an overview of the evolution of education in the United Arab Emirates from its humble beginnings in palm frond huts, to today’s proliferation of prestigious international schools and global university branch campuses. The chapter authors are academic experts who have extensive first-hand experience of contemporary developments in the country’s various educational sectors. The book addresses innovations and transformations in Early Childhood Education, Higher Education, K-12 Schooling, Language Education in Arabic and English, Quality Assurance, Special Needs, STEM Education, and Teacher Education and Professional Development.