Saudi Telecom Company announces Q1 results
STC Group Chairman Abdulaziz Alsugair said: “The strong financial results achieved for the 1st quarter of 2015 reflect the efforts being made to constantly evolve, improve and develop the company’s strategy and operations both domestically and internationally. … The aim is to provide a robust quality infrastructure that support solutions and services exceeding the current customer needs. Such efforts place STC at the forefront of the regional Telecoms, who are laying the infrastructure for the knowledge economy.” Link
Dubai can be the talent hub for the next generation
With almost 40 IBCs [International Branch Campus], the UAE is currently home to the highest number of IBCs in the world, and this number is only expected to grow. This rise is spurred by rising numbers of young people throughout Middle Eastern populations, its convenient location and driven by governmental initiatives such as the UAE’s innovation and knowledge economy strategies, both designed to diversify the GDP away from oil.
The knowledge economy agenda implemented by the UAE Government has created significant job opportunities for students in the GCC. As the economy and opportunities grow, so does competition, and so the fight for the best jobs rests on the level and quality of education the graduate can present. Link