India-UAE to discuss cooperation for developing knowledge economy

Updated on: Monday, May 24, 2010

A high-level India-United Arab Emirates (UAE) panel will discuss the potential areas of cooperation between the two countries in the pursuit of developing a knowledge economy at a conclave organized in UAE today.

"The conclave will be jointly addressed by Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal and UAE Minister for Higher Education Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak Al Nahayan," an official press release said.

This will be followed by an expert panel discussion comprising government officials, academics, businesspeople from both countries.

According to a statement the forum will focus on exploring diverse perspectives on knowledge economy and discuss the importance of evolving a sustainable economy.

It will also address the strength and challenges of the two countries and deliberate on new technology, innovation, business strategy, as well as changing social and economic conditions.

Apart from this, the forum will review international experiences, explore opportunities for public-private partnerships in education in both India and UAE.

India-UAE to discuss cooperation for developing knowledge economy

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