Trends logo

  • About Us
  • Insights
  • Publications
    • Research
    • Books & Journals
    • TRENDS Publications
  • Events
  • Experts
  • Press
  • Media

STEM

Building Human Capital

Building Human Capital

Innovation and human capital are intertwined. In a knowledge and innovation economy, the greatest resource a country has is manifested in its workforce. Improving the qualifications of the population by providing education, training and continuous professional development significantly enhance the economic prospects.  As described by Theodore William Schultz, an American Economist and Nobel Laureate, “Human capital is like any other type of capital; it could be invested in through education, training and enhanced benefits...

30 May 2016

Supporting Women in Science and Technology

Supporting Women in Science and Technology

The role of women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields is regionally and internationally a rising issue. On 11 February 2016, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) celebrated the first annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Its objective was to recognize and celebrate the equal participation and the accomplishments of female researchers in all aspects of the scientific fields including education, employment, and decision-making. The initiative...

03 Mar 2016

Researches

  • Between Expectation and Opportunities: Youth (Un)Employment in the Arab Gulf

    Between Expectation and Opportunities: Youth (Un)Employment in the Arab Gulf


  • Securing the State – Part III

    Securing the State – Part III


  • Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation : Understanding Societal Consequences of Connectivity Projects

    Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation : Understanding Societal Consequences of Connectivity Projects


  • UAE Energy Diplomacy

    UAE Energy Diplomacy


  • Securing the State – Part II

    Securing the State – Part II



Lectures

Gulf Diplomatic Crisis Event Part 2

TRENDS President, Dr. Ahmed Al Hamli’s, speech at the Future Security of the GCC Forum 2015

Interviews

Interview with Guy Taylor

TRENDS Interview with David Albright – Balancing New Relationship with Iran Conference

Main Menu
  • Home
  • About Us
  • TRENDS in the Press
  • Careers
Topics
  • International Affairs
  • Security, Defense & Terrorism
  • TRENDS International Publications
  • TRENDS Publications
Contact us
  • TRENDS Research & Advisory
    Bin Hamoodah Tower
    Office # 601 - 602
    PO Box 110450
    Abu Dhabi, UAE
    T. (+971) 02 6440464
    F. (+971) 02 6440722