Youssef Al Feel, along with his brothers and cousins, managed to break the windows and enter flooded houses — moving people to safety for an entire day
The symposium, taking place from December 14 to 15, gathered 200 academics and industry professionals from around the world to present, debate and discuss 174 research papers covering a range of economic and financial issues.
Dubai Chamber presented new research comparing the performance of Islamic and conventional banks in the GCC over the last eight years. The University of Dubai presented 10 research papers on various topics, including the performance of SMEs and stock markets in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as the impact of government regulation on mergers and acquisitions in the region.
Majed Al Shamsi, first vice-chairman, Dubai Chamber, explained why Dubai is an ideal setting to host such events, given its aim to become a research and knowledge hub for the wider Mena region.
"By hosting this symposium, Dubai continues to demonstrate its ability to attract renowned events that bring together experts from around the world who are at the forefront of their industries. We look forward to hosting more events in the future that advance our research and support the development of our academic institutions," Al Shamsi said.
Dr Eesa Bastaki, president of the University of Dubai, highlighted the emirate's ambitious plans to diversify its economy, which place a major focus on enhancing research and development and fostering a culture of innovation.
"Developing the skills of our workforce through educational activities will help us create an environment that supports knowledge sharing and the development of patents and intellectual property. We believe that the ICT sector, in particular, stands to become a major driving force towards economic diversification, which will be the basis for building a knowledge-based economy," Dr Bastaki added.
- business@khaleejtimes.com
Youssef Al Feel, along with his brothers and cousins, managed to break the windows and enter flooded houses — moving people to safety for an entire day
Guardiola's team will be crowned champions for an unprecedented fourth successive season if they win their last five matches
A qualified engineer, CP Rizwan is a technically correct batsman who can also take wickets with his part-time spin
The defeats are a jolt to a full-strength Pakistan side in their preparations for the Twenty20 World Cup
With his famous stepfather Tommy Fleetwood on his bag, Dubai’s Oscar Craig shoots a promising first round 69
Karn Sharma and Swapnil Singh bag four key wickets to secure a 35-run victory in Hyderabad
The patient had endured years of severe pain and debilitating health complications due to the tumour
The concert is set to take place on April 27