Khalid Al Ameri Archive
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May 29, 2013
The suggestion by Saudi Basic Industries Corporation CEO Mohammed Al Mady that compulsory military service could tackle the unemployment problem is an idea worth discussing. Read Article Military service is not the only way to learn discipline
May 21, 2013
Serious efforts are being made to cope with youth unemployment around the Gulf, and beyond. But the challenge is enormous. Read Article To nurture human potential, invest in vocational training
May 13, 2013
The marriage fund has an opportunity to be a first mover in adapting its procedures and policies to keep up with the changing social tide that is sweeping the region, and reduce divorce rates. Read Article To reduce divorce rates, give couples long-term support
May 02, 2013
While preserving their own heritage, Emiratis must be able to communicate in the world's language. Read Article Arabic is precious, but the English language is essential
Mar 08, 2013
As the Qasr Al Hosn Festival draws to a close, Khalid Al Ameri reflects on its cultural significance. Read Article Qasr Al Hosn success shows an inward approach to UAE tourism is needed
Feb 22, 2013
A conservative policy on foreign ownership of businesses would prevent the UAE from realising its potential as a global hub for several industries. Read Article Now is the time to overhaul rules on foreign ownership in UAE
Dec 01, 2012
The country's National Day is not celebrated through oil and pipelines, but by the generation who worked hard and sacrificed to turn their dreams into our reality Read Article The UAE's true wealth is in the richness of individual effort
Nov 21, 2012
The ability to fail and learn from that failure is an important part of developing an environment of business success. Read Article Silicon Valley tells UAE entrepreneurs: be able to take a risk
Oct 26, 2012
When a majority of people ask for an extremely skewed minimum age for retirement, with the expectation of a government pension, then public funds spent on a fully capable, but retired, workforce are being diverted from other meaningful social and economic initiatives. Read Article Retire at 45? A nice idea, but it would be at nation's expense
Sep 19, 2012
Abu Dhabi's new residence requirement for Government employees makes sense, but it would help to explain it more thoroughly. Read Article Don't call Abu Dhabi home? With work that can change
