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100 | _aAhmed, Allam | ||
100 | _aAlfaki, Ibrahim | ||
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_aFrom oil to Knowledge _b: transforming the United Arab Emirates into a knowledge-based economy towards UAE vision 2021 |
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_aSheffield _bGreenleaf Publishing _c2016 |
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300 | _avi, 110p. | ||
504 | _aInclude Reference and Index | ||
520 | _aOver-reliance on oil challenges the long-term sustainability of an economy. The UAE’s government has placed considerable focus on a comprehensive strategic planning exercise to transform the country’s economic structure from relying heavily on hydrocarbon resources to becoming a knowledge-based economy. Non-oil is to account for 80% of the country’s economy by 2021. From Oil to Knowledge examines the role of this major powerhouse of the Arab World to transform itself into a leader in the adoption of science, technology and innovation to drive economic success on the international stage. In this first book to present and critically evaluate the extent of the UAE’s success in diversifying its economy and implementing the principles and approaches of a Knowledge Economy, the authors identify the achievements of the government to date and the areas of further development. From Oil to Knowledge will be utilized as a guide by policymakers and senior managers to enhance their ability to think strategically towards implementing the pillars of a Knowledge Economy within their own organisations and nation-states. | ||
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_aSustainable development _vPetroleum industry and trade _vInformation technology--Economic aspects _vEconomic history _vKnowledge economy _zUnited Arab Emirates |
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