Science and Technology Development in the Gulf States: Economic Diversification through Regional Collaboration
Economic Diversification through Regional Collaboration
Published on 9. January 2017
Book
Hardback
180 pages
978-3-95994-002-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Arab states of the Gulf, currently heavily reliant on oil and gas exports, have stated their intention to promote economic diversification and have embarked on reforming existing institutions for higher education, scientific research, and texhnology innovation. The region has witnessed huge population growth in recent decades, and in some cases (e.g. Saudi Arabia) almost half the population is under the age of twenty-five and in need of access to quality education and meaningful employment opportunities.
This book provides an in-depth discussion of what is needed to accelerate the development of science, technology and innovation in the Gulf. Among other issues, the authors discuss the need for regional collaboration, and tackle systemic challenges such as immigration policies, career incentives for GCC citizens, and increased inclusion of women in the workforce.
This book provides an in-depth discussion of what is needed to accelerate the development of science, technology and innovation in the Gulf. Among other issues, the authors discuss the need for regional collaboration, and tackle systemic challenges such as immigration policies, career incentives for GCC citizens, and increased inclusion of women in the workforce.
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Introduction
Developing Science and Technology in the New Century: International Collaborations in the GCC
Afreen Siddiqi and Laura Diaz Anadon
2. Science and Engineering Research Collaborations: Patterns of Integration and Extension in the GCC
Afreen Siddiqi and Laura Diaz Anadon
3. Science, Technology and Innovation in the GCC: Labour Market Challenges
Aruba Khalid
4. Key Factors in the Tertiary Educational Trajectories of Women in Engineering: Trends and Opportunities in Saudi Arabia, the GCC, and Comparative National Settings
Jennifer DeBoer and Ashley Ater Kranov
5. Co-Producing Emirati Science and Society at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology
Sebastian Pfotenhauer
6. The Research Program at Weill Cornell Qatar: A Unique International Partnership
Khaled Machaca and Javaid Sheikh
7. The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Bahrain: Changing the Medical Landscape in the Middle East through International Collaboration and Knowledge Transfer
David Whitford, Cameron Mirza and Annamaria Lawrence
About the Contributors
Developing Science and Technology in the New Century: International Collaborations in the GCC
Afreen Siddiqi and Laura Diaz Anadon
2. Science and Engineering Research Collaborations: Patterns of Integration and Extension in the GCC
Afreen Siddiqi and Laura Diaz Anadon
3. Science, Technology and Innovation in the GCC: Labour Market Challenges
Aruba Khalid
4. Key Factors in the Tertiary Educational Trajectories of Women in Engineering: Trends and Opportunities in Saudi Arabia, the GCC, and Comparative National Settings
Jennifer DeBoer and Ashley Ater Kranov
5. Co-Producing Emirati Science and Society at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology
Sebastian Pfotenhauer
6. The Research Program at Weill Cornell Qatar: A Unique International Partnership
Khaled Machaca and Javaid Sheikh
7. The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Bahrain: Changing the Medical Landscape in the Middle East through International Collaboration and Knowledge Transfer
David Whitford, Cameron Mirza and Annamaria Lawrence
About the Contributors