From Oil to Knowledge is the first book to present and critically evaluate the extent of the UAE’s success in diversifying its economy and implementing the principles and approaches of a knowledge-based economy. The authors identify the achievements of the government to date and areas for further development in order to transform the UAE into a leader in the adoption of science, technology and innovation to drive economic success on the international stage.

Authors: Dr Allam Ahmed Science and Technology Policy Research (SPRU), University of Sussex and Middle Eastern Knowledge Economy Institute (MEKEI), University of Brighton, UK Dr Ibrahim Alfaki Associate Professor of Statistics, College of Business Administration, United Arab Emirates University, UAE