UAE: Al Falasi emphasises education’s role in providing job market with needed skills

UAE: Al Falasi emphasises education’s role in providing job market with needed skills

Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education, reaffirmed that human capital is crucial for achieving sustainable economic and social development.

He also stated that higher education institutions play a significant role in boosting students' capabilities and providing them with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the current and future job market, which helps close the gap between what students learn and what employers need.

The statement was made during the “Reskilling Revolution: Enabling A Business Imperative” session, which was part of “The Growth Summit 2023” organised by the World Economic Forum (WEF) at its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, under the theme: Jobs and Opportunity for All on 2nd and 3rd May.

The UAE delegation, which included Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice President of the UAE Gender Balance Council, participated in strategic sessions within the Growth Summit, held a series of bilateral meetings, and met with Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum to discuss ways of enhancing partnership between the UAE Government and the WEF.

The summit brought together 450 WEF members and partners, government officials, civil society, unions, innovators, thought leaders, academics and media leaders to advance future opportunities and tackle current challenges through