JEDDAH – Forbes Middle East has taken the lead last month in identifying and showcasing the brilliant educational opportunities and prospects for youth in the UAE and broader GCC region with its exhaustive Education Special Edition, The Power of Education. The publication explores the latest developments within the realm of education in the MENA region. Featuring myriad educational institutions, thought-leading and inspirational individuals, and companies advancing the development of knowledge-based economies, the special edition explores the changing face of education including technological advances and the latest trends that will shape 2013 and beyond. A number of pressing topics within the realm of education have been featured here, including themes of leadership, technology in education & technological literacy, academic life, mentorship, and the application of education in the health industry. Discussion and analysis of these focus areas have been presented in the form of articles, columns and advice pages with insight from both industry experts and established university professors from across the region and beyond. To complement this content, the Forbes team has compiled an objective list of 221 higher education institutions from 10 Arab countries, comprised of the GCC nations in addition Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, and Egypt. Intended to serve as a useful indicator of the depth and breadth of higher education offerings, the lists are presented alphabetically and by country. Included in the lists are a range of schools from across the region that offer Bachelors (or equivalent), Masters, Doctoral and Distance Learning programs. Speaking of the significance of education in the region and its potential, Khuloud Al Omian, Editor-In-Chief, Forbes Middle East, said “considering the fast paced economic and social developments in the region, there has never been a better time for the masses to further their education. The edition will help them to find inspiration and will provide them food for thought on this most crucial sector.” — SG
