ABSTRACT Since 1997, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has invested in higher education and its expansion as part of its commitment to building a knowledge-based society. Though the UAE has prioritised quality higher education, it still faces challenges in producing graduates who are capable of actively participating in building its knowledge base. The literature reveals a clear mismatch between the qualities of university graduates and continually changing labour market needs. Along with demographic challenges, cultural and institutional factors impede progress. This paper discusses these challenges and offers policy recommendations designed to support the UAE in its goal of Emiratisising its workforce and creating a knowledge-based society.

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高质量的高等教育是知识社会的基础：阿联酋的立场是什么？

摘要自1997年以来，阿拉伯联合酋长国（UAE）投资于高等教育及其扩展，作为其致力于建设知识型社会的承诺的一部分。尽管阿联酋已经优先考虑优质高等教育，但在培养能够积极参与其知识库建设的毕业生方面，阿联酋仍面临挑战。文献表明，大学毕业生的素质与不断变化的劳动力市场需求之间存在明显的不匹配。除人口挑战外，文化和体制因素也阻碍了进步。本文讨论了这些挑战，并提供了政策建议，旨在支持阿联酋实现其员工队伍富强化和创建知识型社会的目标。