Dubai International Academic City is Set to Accommodate Future

Industrial and Economy Needs of Dubai

Ayoub Kazim

Attraction and Retention of Expats to GCC countriesAttract ion % of GCC-based expats outside the country

who wish to relocate into it (Source: GulfTalent.com Surveys)

Retention % of expats within the country who wish to remain there(Source: GulfTalent.com Surveys)

GCC Basic Salary Increase %, 2005-2008 (Source: GulfTalent.com Surveys)

Inflation increase by Country %, 2008 forecast (Source: GulfTalent.com Surveys)

Inflation

2007 * 2008 F† 2009 F†

• UAE 14.0% 15.2% 13.0%• Saudi Arabia 4.0% 11.2% 10.8%• Kuwait 5.5% 13.5% 12.5%• Qatar 13.7% 14.2% 11.9%• Bahrain 4.4% 9.0% 8.8%• Oman 5.9% 13.5% 12.0%

* Estimate; may differ from official government data.† ForecastSource: Economist Intelligence Unit

Salary Increase by Country %, 1 2-months to Aug. 2008 (Source: GulfTalent.com Surveys)

Salary Increase by Sector %, 1 2-months to Aug. 2008(Source: GulfTalent.com Surveys)

Salary Increase by Job Category %, 1 2-months to Aug. 2008

(Source: GulfTalent.com Surveys)

Dubai Knowledge Village1. Total number of companies in DKV - Over 3802. Sectors represented by DKV companies

1. Distance Learning Centre2. e-Learning Provider3. Executive Education Centre4. Human Resource Development Centre5. Innovation Centre6. IT and Media Corporate School7. Management Consultancy and management Development Centre8. Professional Training Centre9. Research and Development Centre10. Testing Centre11. Vocational Training Centre

3. Sectors represented by DKV freelancers1. Human Resource Development2. Innovation3. IT and Media Corporate4. Tutoring & coaching 5. Executive education support 6. Management Development and Management Consultancy7. Research and Development8. Human Resource Advisory9. e-Learning advisory

Dubai International Academic City

1. Total number of Universities in DIAC : 20

2. Number of Students: Approximately 10,000

3. Universities From:-USA – Australia – India –Pakistan – Srilanka – Iran - Singapore

- Russia – Belgium – France -UK

4. Nationalities represented by Students: 84

5. Programs Offered by Universities:- Business - Engineering - Film-making - Mass Communication - Family

Community Services - Construction Management - Packaging & Supply Chain Management - Information technology

- Catering Hospitality Management - Fashion Technology

The University of Exeter

Goal

•Responsive to stakeholder needs

•Relevant to the University’s own strategic plan

•Responsible in terms of society and the environment

Programs Offered in Dubai

•Doctor of Education (EdD) in TESOL

SAE InstituteProfile: SAE Institute is the world’s largest audio and creative media educator with 50

campuses across 22 countries on four continents.

Programs offered in Dubai:Audio Courses • Diploma In Audio Engineering • BA (Hons) Recording Arts • Electronic Music Producer • Digital Dj new Film Making Courses • Diploma in Digital Film Production • BA (Hons) Digital Film Arts • Digital Video Production Animation Courses• Diploma in Digital Animation(Animation) • Bachelor of Arts, Digital Animation (Animation Major) • Animation CertificateMultimedia Courses• Diploma in Multimedia • Bachelor of Arts (Honors), Multimedia Arts • Graphic Design Certificate

Manchester Business School

Profile: Manchester Business School is the largest campus-based business and management school in the UK. Manchester Business School opened the Middle East Centre at the Dubai Knowledge Village, in the United Arab Emirates in 2006.

Programs Offered in Dubai: Manchester Business School offers Part-time MBA which is designed to meet the changing needs of an international business community.

University of PhoenixProfile: University of Phoenix provides online degree programs and

flexible scheduling for working students in fields such as arts and sciences, business and management, criminal justice and security, education, human services, nursing and healthcare, and technology .

Programs offered ;Bachelor , Master and Doctorate Degrees in:• Arts and Sciences• Business and Management• Criminal Justice and Security• Education• Human Services• Nursing and Health Care• Psychology• Technology

Mission : Dubai Strategy 2015Mission : Dubai Strategy 2015

•Achieving comprehensive development and building human resources•Promoting economic development and government modernization•Sustaining growth and prosperity•Protecting Nationals’ interests, public interest and well-being•Providing an environment conducive for growth and prosperity in all sectors

Dubai : Sector Strength in light of Future Global Growth

Dubai : Sector Strength in light of Dubai : Sector Strength in light of Future Global GrowthFuture Global Growth

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