Middle East Business: RAKEZ Academic Zone hosts 3rd Academic-Industry Forum – Gulf Digital News

Middle East Business: RAKEZ Academic Zone hosts 3rd Academic-Industry Forum – Gulf Digital News

RAKEZ Academic Zone recently hosted its third Academic-Industry Forum, bringing together senior government officials and key players in the industry and academic institutions of Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE.

The event paved way for participating stakeholders to network and form long-term collaborations. They discussed the roles of various sectors in ensuring the smooth transition of fresh graduates into the evolving workforce, RAKEZ said in a statement.

“The forum has given us the opportunity to discuss challenges, identify areas for improvement and formulate solutions to help university students become more employable,” said Ramy Jallad, RAKEZ Group CEO. “The partnerships between government, industry and institutions will help all parties march towards our common goal of ensuring the continued supply of talented graduates, who will go on to become assets for the various industries in Ras Al Khaimah.”

During the event, the participants were aligned with the fact that both industry and academia have changed over the last few years and highlighted the importance of soft skills, practical knowledge and hands-on experience for students getting ready to join the workforce. Additionally, they discussed challenges and suggested multiple solutions through partnerships between the industry and universities.

The event witnessed the presence of government officials from Sheikh Saud