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"it takes all the running you can do to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that" (the Red Queen in Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll) What can policymakers learn from the painful times of the Great Financial Crisis (GFC) that hit the region hard a decade ago? This article examines the economic landscape in the UAE prior to the Great Financial Crisis (GFC), the factors leading up to the crises, and the ongoing economic & financial policies that must be addressed to minimize economic downturn in the future. It extracts lessons and recommends responses to remedy identified policy gaps and fortify economic development while striding towards the future. Economic diversification, digitalisation, strengthening monetary and fiscal policy toolboxes, improving STEM education and looking East in foreign trade and investment strategies, are a few critical responses identified. These policy responses provide valuable lessons for policymakers across the region, while preparing for uncertain economic times in a region going through socio-economic and geopolitical turbulence.
"it takes all the running you can do to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that" (the Red Queen in Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll) What can policymakers learn from the painful times of the Great Financial Crisis (GFC) that hit the region hard a decade ago? This article examines the economic landscape in the UAE prior to the Great Financial Crisis (GFC), the factors leading up to the crises, and the ongoing economic & financial policies that must be addressed to minimize economic downturn in the future. It extracts lessons and recommends responses to remedy identified policy gaps and fortify economic development while striding towards the future. Economic diversification, digitalisation, strengthening monetary and fiscal policy toolboxes, improving STEM education and looking East in foreign trade and investment strategies, are a few critical responses identified. These policy responses provide valuable lessons for policymakers across the region, while preparing for uncertain economic times in a region going through socio-economic and geopolitical turbulence.
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The board will be chaired by the Director General of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department and will include the following members: a representative from the General Secretariat of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, a representative from Dubai Digital Authority, Dr. Tayeb Amanullah Mohammed Kamali, Raja Mohammed Al Mazrouei, and Dr. Yassar Farouk Jarar, in addition to the CEO of the school.
The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), in partnership with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), organized the annual meeting of the OECD Network of Schools of Government for 2024, held under the theme "Public Sector Transformation," from May 28 to 29, 2024.
The Dubai Government Excellence Programme (DGEP) and the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) offering scholarships to support government employees to continue reinforcing Dubai’s reputation for excellence in government.
The 17th Annual Scientific Conference kicked off today as part of a collaboration between the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government and the Arab Society for Economic Research (ASFER) under the slogan “climate change and its implications on Arab economic development”.
His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, attended a graduation ceremony for the tenth cohort of the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government
The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue (GCHRAGD), marking a.
The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) announced the launch of the Happiness Council that aims to prioritize employee happiness and wellbeing, and enhance their sense of pride and belonging in line with the national goals of promoting the happiness of all members of the society. The Council has been launched under the theme, “Creating Happiness, Cultivating Unity”, and has 11 employees from MBRSG.
The Council has set several strategic goals to be implemented within a year, such as promoting positivity and happiness in the workplace, enhancing a culture of happiness and wellbeing, increasing employee productivity, strengthening employee engagement and communication, and reinforcing their loyalty and job commitment.
The Happiness Council was launched at an event organised by MBRSG at its headquarters, attended by HE Dr. Ali bin Sebaa Al Marri, Executive President of the MBRSG; Dr. Hazza Al Nuaimi, General Coordinator of the Dubai Government Excellence Program; and MBRSG employees.
The Ministry of Interior's Youth Council, in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government, recently hosted a youth dialogue session titled "Readiness for a Sustainable Future" at the Millennium Al Rawda Hotel in Abu Dhabi. This initiative is part of our joint efforts to foster knowledge exchange, with a particular focus on environmental sustainability.
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) today signed a memorandum understanding to enhance collaboration. Under the MoU, MBRSG will provide academic support to ministry staff, as well as innovative training and research programs.
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