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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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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).
The agreement is aimed to invest in research... | Saudi-Malay firm sign SR 600 m deal | Arab News 2013-05-20 Saudi-Malay firm sign SR 600 m deal The Modern Healthcare Solutions Company, one of the ventures of the Modern Industrial Investment Group Holding (MIIGH), concluded a cooperative partnership deal with Pharmaniagia Behard, a majority-owned Malaysian government Industrial Company for pharmaceuticals and medical resources, on Saturday. The Modern Healthcare Solutions Company, one of the ventures of... | Emirates Islamic Financial Brokerage joins Nasdaq Dubai | Arab News 2013-05-20 Emirates Islamic Financial Brokerage joins Nasdaq Dubai Emirates Islamic Financial Brokerage (EIFB), a major Shariah-compliant broker in the UAE, has become a member of Nasdaq Dubai, the region’s international exchange. Emirates Islamic Financial Brokerage (EIFB), a major Shariah-compliant broker in the UAE, has become a member of Nasdaq Dubai, the region’s international exchange.
EIFB... | Batterji Medical College forges links with Dutch university | Arab News 2013-05-20 Batterji Medical College forges links with Dutch university The Batterji Medical College has signed an agreement for scientific cooperation and academic and research and training with the Dutch Maastricht University. The Batterji Medical College has signed an agreement for scientific cooperation and academic and research and training with the Dutch Maastricht University.
It was signed at the... | Food, hospitality show draws 400 companies from 17 countries | Arab News 2013-05-20 Food, hospitality show draws 400 companies from 17 countries The 18th edition of Saudi Food & Hotel and Hospitality 2013 opened yesterday, highlighting the importance of the region’s annual food and hospitality trade event. The 18th edition of Saudi Food & Hotel and Hospitality 2013 opened yesterday, highlighting the importance of the region’s annual food and hospitality trade event.
This... | UAE seeks to deliver multiple e-services : Dr. Al Khouri | Emirates News Agency-WAM 2013-05-19 UAE seeks to deliver multiple e-services : Dr. Al Khouri The UAE government long-term e-strategy is to provide all public online services to customers online and through multiple channels, according to Eng. Dr. Ali Al Kouri, Director General, Emirates Identity Authority. The UAE government long-term e-strategy is to provide all public online services to customers online and through multiple... | Internet in coma as Iran election looms | Khaleej Times 2013-05-19 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... | IDB chief: Islamic banking not confined to Muslim communities | Arab News 2013-05-19 IDB chief: Islamic banking not confined to Muslim communities The global credit squeeze and recession have made many countries turn to the Islamic Development Bank more than ever to seek help in their development projects, says its President Ahmed Mohammed Ali. The global credit squeeze and recession have made many countries turn to the Islamic Development Bank more than ever to seek help in... | KAEC sees huge influx of foreign investments | Arab News 2013-05-19 KAEC sees huge influx of foreign investments There is a huge influx of investments in business enterprises and industrial projects in the King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), says a top official. There is a huge influx of investments in business enterprises and industrial projects in the King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), says a top official.
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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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