(Abu Dhabi) – Business leaders, senior officials and academic experts convened in Abu Dhabi for the launch of the Centre for Economic Growth (CEG) in partnership with the INSEAD international business school. The Centre for Economic Growth (CEG) is the first of its kind in the region as a collaboration between the region’s private sector and a business school to provide research and publications on the key economic issues for the region, including enhancing economic growth and job creation.
After welcome remarks from H.E. Dr. Arif Al Hammadi, Executive Director of Higher Education at Abu Dhabi Education Council, the attendees heard a keynote speech by H.H. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy, who gave insights into the challenges the region faces in improving economic growth and creating job opportunities, while highlighting the experience and success of the UAE Economy and the key lessons for the wider region.
The Centre for Economic Growth (CEG) will develop new data resources and present recommendations based on careful analysis, with a view to enhancing decision-making and understanding of economic development in the region.
