UAE SS Lesson: Transitioning to the Knowledge Economy
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What is the main goal of the UAE Vision 2021 National Agenda?

  • To provide a good life for its citizens (correct)
  • To increase income per capita globally
  • To achieve leading positions in global reports
  • To prioritize the development of knowledge economy jobs
  • Why is gender equality considered an important goal in the UAE?

  • To achieve high levels of national participation in the private sector workforce
  • To prioritize the development of knowledge economy jobs
  • As an indicator of social progress and stability (correct)
  • To promote innovation and research and development
  • What type of jobs fall under the category of knowledge economy jobs?

  • Jobs in manual labor and manufacturing
  • Jobs in legislators, managers, business executives, and specialists (correct)
  • Jobs in the construction sector
  • Jobs in agriculture and farming
  • What activities does the UAE undertake to enhance its business environment and attract foreign investment?

    <p>Promoting innovation and research and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which areas are specialists and technicians typically employed within the knowledge economy?

    <p>Scientific, technical, and humanitarian fields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the UAE Vision 2021 prioritize for the country's workforce development?

    <p>Enhancement of knowledge economy jobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about women's participation in governance from the text?

    <p>The number of elected women in the cabinet is low.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a benefit of using an ATM over a human bank teller?

    <p>ATMs process requests quickly, even when in a rush.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of Emiratisation as mentioned in the text?

    <p>To increase Emiratis' contribution to the economy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the role of ATMs according to the text?

    <p>ATMs allow individuals to withdraw cash and make deposits automatically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the gender equality milestones achieved by the UAE?

    <p>The UAE has made significant progress in achieving gender equality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are technical and vocational skills emphasized for employment according to the text?

    <p>To ensure individuals have relevant skills for employment and entrepreneurship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    UAE's Vision 2021

    • Aims to achieve initiatives and achievements to provide a good life for citizens, including a high income per capita and national participation in the private sector workforce.
    • Prioritizes the development of a knowledge economy workforce, creating knowledge economy jobs.

    National Agenda

    • Seeks to place the UAE among the top countries in the world in income per capita and ensure high levels of national participation in the private sector workforce.
    • Aims to achieve leading positions in global reports.

    Knowledge Economy

    • Knowledge economy jobs include legislators, managers, business executives, and specialists and technicians in scientific, technical, and humanitarian areas.
    • Developing a knowledge economy workforce means creating knowledge economy jobs.

    Gender Equality

    • An important goal in the UAE, as it is an indicator of social progress and stability.
    • Five indicators of gender equality: power distributed by gender, women's participation in society and governance, similar female and male mean years of schooling, number of lower chamber female legislators, and number of elected women in the cabinet.
    • UAE has achieved milestones in achieving gender equality in the country.

    Business Environment and Foreign Investment

    • Activities to improve the country's business environment and increase attractiveness to foreign investment: promoting innovation and research and development, strengthening the regulatory framework for key sectors, and encouraging high-value adding sectors.

    Emiratisation

    • Aims to increase the number of Emiratis in the job market and their contribution to the economy, leading to a substantial increase in the number of youth and adults with relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship.

    Automation vs Human Teller

    • ATMs are preferred for convenience, as they can process requests quickly and allow for simple withdrawals and deposits automatically, whereas human tellers can fulfill requests with personalized service.

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    Test your knowledge on the UAE's Vision 2021 National Agenda and the government's aim to provide a good life for its citizens. Explore the UAE's goals in income per capita and national participation.

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