University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD)

Logistics companies are establishing a series of inhouse universities to increase the skills base of employees and provide a competitive advantage over rivals. The strategy has proved successful in other parts of the world, so can we expect similar results in the Middle East?

A raft of alliances forged between UAE universities and the corporate sector in recent months is blurring the line between academic training and practical work experience.

Nearly half of all applicants to the University of Wollongong in Dubai are facing rejection due to poor English language skills, says the university's registrar and admissions manager, Sandra Lee.

A study by the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) has revealed that developers are finding it difficult to find high-calibre professionals, despite offering attractive salaries and perks.

The talking point of 2007 was how expensive life in Dubai had become. Will 2008 be the same? Our team of financial experts have the answers.

Speculation is rife that a move towards the unpegging of the dirham from the dollar is imminent and research indicates that such a move would be welcomed. Diana Milne explains the impact of the dollar peg and explores the likelihood of it being removed.

Should Islamic countries adopt global accounting standards.

As the logistics boom continues throughout the Middle East, the University of Wollongong in Dubai is planning to develop the industry’s knowledge infrastructure, explains Dr. Cedwyn Fernandes, the university’s chair of graduate studies.