Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, April 13th 2013 [ME NewsWire]
Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV) and Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) this week announced an overall growth of 24% as a further 80 HR and education institutes signed up to the business parks throughout 2012, up from 61 new partners in 2011, bringing the total to 564 across both business parks.
Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV) saw the introduction of a number of new educational providers and consultants, including executive search firms Carmichael Fisher MEA and Antal International , business etiquette school Protocol School of Washington and the world’s largest HR association, SHRM MEA.
Amongst the Education Cluster’s academic institutions, University of Wollongong Dubai and Middlesex University significantly increased their presence in Dubai, owing to increased student numbers and the high quality of services and support provided by the Education Cluster.
DKV and DIAC’s growth rates are a testament to the fact that the parks continue to attract leading organisations as they further cement their positions as centres of excellence for HR and higher education.
Dr Ayoub Kazim, Managing Director of TECOM’s Education Cluster which incorporates Dubai Knowledge Village and Dubai International Academic City, said:
"Dubai Knowledge Village and Dubai International Academic City are already home to some of the best educational institutions in the world. We are delighted to welcome our new partners into the fold as we continue to support the development of a diversified knowledge-based economy.”
The news of DIAC and DKV’s success follows a recent Workforce Planning Study[1], carried out by Dubai International Academic City with Deloitte, which revealed that the UAE is seen as the fourth most attractive education destination in the world for students seeking to pursue their studies abroad, and the most attractive education destination among emerging market economies – beating the likes of China, Singapore and Australia. The report also put the spotlight on the fact that there are 64 skills in high demand across a range of sectors in the region including the skills required for entry-level tourism and senior-level telecoms roles.
Dr Ayoub Kazim continues: "Whilst 2012 has been a very good year for us, we are not resting on our laurels as there is still plenty of work to do – particularly in addressing some of the skills gaps identified across the region. Our focus for the next few years is to work closely with our existing and new partners to provide academic and training programmes that cater to the demands of the regional workforce.”
DKV and DIAC business partners enjoy special privileges such as 100% foreign ownership, 100% tax-free operations, 100% repatriation of profits and effortless visa and licensing issuance procedures. In addition, DKV and DIAC provide a dedicated Partner Development Team to ensure the ongoing visibility and growth of partners through ongoing initiatives throughout the year.
Notes to editors
Antal International FZ LLC: Antal's International Network has assisted numerous clients in over 75 countries. Antal International Network offers more than just a local recruitment solution, they provide permanent, temporary, interim and contract recruitment solutions in country with the benefit of an international network.
Carmichael Fisher MEA: Global Executive Search firm, was first established in Australia in 2002. Carmichael Fisher is a search firm with global reach retained to find exceptional talent from chief executive to divisional and sector heads.
Protocol School of Washington: Provides Business Etiquette and protocol training across multiple languages, cultures, nationalities and regions. The Protocol School of Washington is the first school to offer business etiquette training and today it is the first and only nationally-accredited business etiquette, image, and international protocol school in the US with nearly 4,000 graduates from 59 countries. PSOW is renowned for its expert trainers who hail from The White House, the Disney Institute, The Hague, the military, international academia, and corporate America.
SHRM MEA: Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest HR association, has established its presence at Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV) in 2012. Representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, the Society aims to serve the needs of human resources (HR) professionals in the UAE.
About Dubai Knowledge Village
Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV) is the world’s only Free Zone area dedicated to Human Resource Management and learning excellence. Established in 2003 as part of TECOM Investments, DKV aims to develop the region’s talent pool and establish the UAE as a knowledge-based economy.
DKV is a unique hub that offers the best selection of Human Resource Management, Consultancy, Training and Personal Development programmes on a picturesque 1km long campus in the heart of Dubai.
With over 450 business partners, including Gallup, Towers Watson, Hays, Hewitt and Innovative HR Solutions, DKV aims to establish itself as both a trusted business partner and a centre of excellence for professional development.
About Dubai International Academic City
Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) is the world’s only Free Zone dedicated to Higher Education. Established in 2007 as part of TECOM Investments, DIAC aims to develop the region’s talent pool and establish the UAE as a knowledge-based economy.
DIAC is the premier destination for Higher Education in the region, located on a fully-appointed 18 million sq ft. campus with state-of-the-art modern facilities. DIAC currently has 21 of the UAE’s 37 International Branch Campuses from 11 countries.
The DIAC campus is host to nearly 20,000 students from 137 nationalities. DIAC students also have access to over 400 Higher Education programmes.
[1] The Workforce Planning Study was commissioned by Dubai International Academic City, in conjunction with Deloitte. Dubai International Academic City is part of TECOM Investments’ Education Cluster along with Dubai Knowledge Village.
Contacts
MEDIA –
Layla Haroon, Bell Pottinger Middle East:
+971 55 636 0425
DIAC –
Brendan Vyner, Brand Manager,
TECOM Investments Education Cluster:
+971 4 360 2960
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