04 May 2015
Driving the UAE’s move towards a knowledge economy is a strong university infrastructure as well as independent and government research institutions and foundations which support research and innovation and underscore their importance in becoming a strong contender in the global knowledge market.
Furthermore, the UAE has taken measures to reform primary and secondary education; to upgrade higher education curricula in ways that promote creativity, innovation, and research capabilities; to encourage and fortify synergies between research institutions and industry; and to develop an advanced information, technology, and communication sector (ECC website).