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Science and Technology Innovation (STI) Systems
To be successful, Research and Development (R&D) institutions rely on a number of factors. These include highly skilled personnel, financial support, proper legislation and policy framework, accessibility to scientific and technological information, and the existence of a socio-economic outlook to channel the results of R&D into the various sectors of the society.... more
Science Education and Human Development
Lack of assessment in higher education: quality issues
Quality assurance in university education depends on the effectiveness of the internally available systems to supervise the performance of the curriculum through the stages of its implementation and the ability of these systems to take the necessary measures for curricula correction and improvement.
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SAGIA to offer set of privileges to investors | Arab News 2013-05-23 SAGIA to offer set of privileges to investors The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority’s (SAGIA) board of directors discussed at its meeting recently a number of topics, including the Kingdom's efforts in sustaining a strong business-friendly environment while attracting investments that reflect positively on the economy, on job creation for nationals and technology transfer. The Saudi... | Bahrain spots Iranian drone in its airspace | Khaleej Times 2013-05-23 Bahrain spots Iranian drone in its airspace Bahrain said on Wednesday that an Iranian pilotless plane was spotted in its air space recently near Saudi Arabia. Bahrain said on Wednesday that an Iranian pilotless plane was spotted in its air space recently near Saudi Arabia.
While revealing this, Interior Minister Lt-Gen Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa praised Saudi efforts in discovering... | IDB increases its capital from $ 45 bn to $ 150 bn | Arab News 2013-05-23 IDB increases its capital from $ 45 bn to $ 150 bn The Islamic Development Bank Group has decided to increase its authorized capital from $ 45 billion (30 billion Islamic dinars) to $ 150 billion (100 billion dinars) on the recommendation of the two extraordinary Islamic summits held in Makkah. The Islamic Development Bank Group has decided to increase its authorized capital from $ 45... | New GCC tobacco tax could fuel growth of illicit trade | Arab News 2013-05-23 New GCC tobacco tax could fuel growth of illicit trade The dilemma facing GCC finance ministers as they deliberate over a 100 percent increase in duty on tobacco products is underlined by a White Paper published yesterday which spotlights growth in illicit trade, beyond the control of police and customs authorities, as an inevitable consequence of a sharp overnight rise in the cost of cigarettes.... | Kerry in Muscat to help ink $ 2.1 bn defense deal | Arab News 2013-05-22 .. integrate the defensive systems in the Gulf, which is something we have been working on quite a bit within the GCC,” the official said, referring to the GCC.
“There are similar systems elsewhere in the Gulf,” she said.
“Oman has also recently brought a second tranche of F-16s so this is a way of continuing our relationship in the defense arena and will have pluses in terms of... | SR 1 bn Saudi Electricity contracts for Siemens | Arab News 2013-05-22 .. switchgear, protection systems, telecommunication systems, and will also build the substation.
The substation will enhance the reliability and security of power supply, while addressing the growing demand for electricity in the Al-Kharj region.
“These latest contracts from SEC are a testimony to the confidence placed in Siemens as a supplier of innovative infrastructure solutions,”... | 200 foreign firms to share expertise at Saudi Energy | Arab News 2013-05-21 200 foreign firms to share expertise at 'Saudi Energy' More than 200 foreign companies will take part in Saudi Energy 2013, organizers announced.
It will take place with the support of the Ministry of Water and Electricity at the Riyadh Exhibition Center. More than 200 foreign companies will take part in Saudi Energy 2013, organizers announced.
It will take place with the support of the... | Kerry back in Mideast to advance Syria plan | Gulf Today 2013-05-21 .. missiles after its systems were easily circumvented in 2007 when Israeli jets bombed a suspected nuclear reactor site along the Euphrates River in northeastern Syria.
Apparently successful Israeli strikes in recent weeks on weapons convoys to Hizbollah show the Syrian defences are still far from impregnable, but the new weaponry adds further considerations as the United States tries to... | Malaysia seeks new channels for KSA trade | Arab News 2013-05-21 .. infrastructure systems and facility management.
The JCCI as the umbrella of the private sector strengthens relations and promotes trade and economy between the countries. "Saudi Arabia was one of the most important markets, in 2012. More than 100 Malaysian companies are registered with SAGIA (Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority). Some are involved in projects like Makkah... | Internet in coma as Iran election looms | Saudi Gazette 2013-05-21 Internet in 'coma' as Iran election looms Iran is tightening control of the Internet ahead of next month's presidential election, mindful of violent street protests that social networkers inspired last time around over claims of fraud, users and experts say. Iran is tightening control of the Internet ahead of next month’s presidential election, mindful of violent street protests that social... | KACST, Saudi Aramco to discuss model incubator in Eastern Province | Arab News 2013-05-21 KACST, Saudi Aramco to discuss model incubator in Eastern Province The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and Saudi Aramco will jointly hold a workshop in Dhahran June 6 to discuss development of a specialized incubator for advanced manufacturing in the Eastern Province. The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and Saudi Aramco will jointly hold a workshop in... | Nael Fayez: SR 2,400 expat fee will weed out unskilled labor | Arab News 2013-05-21 Nael Fayez: SR 2,400 expat fee will weed out unskilled labor The robust Saudi economy is passing through a unique phase providing innumerable opportunities for the first time in history. The robust Saudi economy is passing through a unique phase providing innumerable opportunities for the first time in history.
“So we need a number of qualified executives and skilled manpower to drive the... | Saudi cabinet lauds UN criticism of escalating Syria violence | Saudi Gazette 2013-05-21 Saudi cabinet lauds UN criticism of escalating Syria violence The Council of Ministers Monday welcomed the UN General Assembly's approval of an Arab resolution condemning the escalation of violence and killings in Syria. The Council of Ministers Monday welcomed the UN General Assembly’s approval of an Arab resolution condemning the escalation of violence and killings in Syria.
The... | Tehran hosts first energy & wind conference | Tehran Times 2013-05-21 Tehran hosts first energy .... | Iran acquires technology to build small refineries costing about $30m | Tehran Times 2013-05-21 Iran acquires technology to build small refineries costing about $30m Iran has acquired the technology for bulding small oil refineries, which cost $30-40 million, the Fars News Agency reported. Iran has acquired the technology for bulding small oil refineries, which cost $30-40 million, the Fars News Agency reported.
According to Farhad Ahmadi, the Managing Director of National Iranian Oil... | KACST signs partnership deal with Taqniah | Arab News 2013-05-20 KACST signs partnership deal with Taqniah The King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) signed yesterday an agreement with the Saudi Company for Development and Investment (Taqniah). The King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) signed yesterday an agreement with the Saudi Company for Development and Investment (Taqniah).
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| Science and Technology in the Gulf |
Science and Technology (S&T) is increasingly impacting all aspects of life. In fact, it has become a major strategy for developed and developing countries to seek socio-economic development through S&T and utilize a wide variety of scientific know-how to build their capacity to respond to continually changing economic, social, and environmental challenges.
National concerns like education, health issues, or job creation as well as global challenges such as potable water scarcity, energy supply, and climate change are shaping policies for research and technological development. These are regularly revisited and attuned to countries’ specific conditions for enhanced effectiveness, competitiveness, and sustainability.
The imperatives of economic diversification in the GCC countries are creating a growing need for diverse technologies that allow these countries to produce energy, materials, products and services. However, to reduce and ultimately eliminate their technology dependence and cut down on importing innovations, repair and maintenance services and facilities, the GCC countries must build their own national research, development and innovation (RDI) capacity.
For the GCC countries, a number of prevailing conditions, such as geographical location, soaring demographic trends, and rapid expansion of their economies provide important socio-environmental rationales for S&T policies that adapt R&D activities to local environmental concerns and enable GCC youth to contribute to the creative tasks of planning and designing their industrial future. Indeed, growing knowledge based-industries in many countries have increased the need for highly skilled personnel and will drive global demand for human resources in science and technology. The availability of such a pool of talent will be a critical differentiating element of development.
Besides, in the context of increased globalization of production and R&D activities, and with more open forms of innovation challenging national S&T policies, cluster initiatives, networking and collaboration between industry and research should be promoted in the GCC countries. It covers specific issues related to S&T in the GCC countries, maps out the region’s S&T capabilities and disseminates information in a useful manner in order to help identify complementarities and synergies between relevant GCC institutions, and promote connectivity between supply and demand for S&T skills in general.
However, dissemination of information, assessment of S&T activities, and mapping-out and integration of available scientific know-how and capacities in the region are still lacking. Ant it is against this backdrop that the GRC S&T research program will cover specific issues related to S&T in the GCC countries. It will map out the region’s S&T capabilities and disseminate information in a useful manner, help identify complementarities and synergies between relevant GCC institutions, and promote connectivity between supply and demand for S&T skills in general.
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To be successful, Research and Development (R&D) institutions rely on a number of factors. These include highly skilled personnel, financial support, proper legislation and policy framework, accessibility to scientific and technological information, and the existence of a socio-economic outlook to channel the results of R&D into the various sectors of the society.... |
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Lack of assessment in higher education: quality issues
Quality assurance in university education depends on the effectiveness of the internally available systems to supervise the performance of the curriculum through the stages of its implementation and the ability of these systems to take the necessary measures for curricula correction and improvement.
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