Tonight we are going to talk about two ideas that are seemingly unrelated but very related!
1st is the idea that the Arab world is predicated on oppression.
This idea was advanced in a recent editorial in the Gulf News by a political scientist at UAE University.
2nd the benefit of a $10 billion foundation to improve literacy in the Arab World!
Maybe the two are more related than meets the eye?
1st is the idea that the Arab world is predicated on oppression.
This idea was advanced in a recent editorial in the Gulf News by a political scientist at UAE University.
2nd the benefit of a $10 billion foundation to improve literacy in the Arab World!
Maybe the two are more related than meets the eye?
The general view over the evening is that this is a great thing for the UAE and the region.
BUT the how it is rolled out will tell all!
Can a new system really be implanted when there is skepticism at large about western interests?
Will education change political ideals?
Is democracy what the world needs?
The reality is nothing can happen over night so we need to be patient but have very high expectations!
A good question is will the foundation aim its efforts at Arabs or the huge expat population that also lives in the region?
One thing if for sure there are more questions than answers at this point...
Stay tuned to this space!
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