Diversification

The Gulf After Oil

The United Arab Emirates is hoping a well-educated population will drive its economic diversification following a recent overhaul of its school curriculum - but will over-work in the teaching profession get in the way?

Students at the Abu Dhabi Science Festival
Downtown Cairo at night. Egypt's private sector has underperformed for decades due to corruption.
As Youth Unemployment Soars, Experts Blame Corruption and Poor Governance

While Arab youth join the labour markets in growing numbers, political leaders in many Arab countries seem unable to direct economies towards creating desirable jobs in sufficient numbers. Unable, or unwilling?