| It is one thing to create a flourishing economic | | | | This is an encouraging indication. The youngsters |
| state. But it is quite another daunting task to keep | | | | are also being urged to join other sectors where |
| the flag high in spirits years later. As the current | | | | sustainable developmental projects are the driving |
| rulers in UAE are basking in the glory of oil rich | | | | force. The education system has improved also |
| reserves, the same may not be the case for | | | | which will eventually help to churn out the best |
| ever. Like every other natural reserve, even oil | | | | brains. |
| will vanish. Then what? Will the economic dream | | | | It has taken long for the world to wake up to the |
| run end? Will the riches become obsolete? Will the | | | | development of Arab nations. Dubai has led by |
| expatriates look for more lucrative pastures? | | | | example and it should not change. With the |
| There are too many questions to be answered if | | | | arrivals of expatriates from different parts of the |
| Dubai has to remain a leader for long in the Middle | | | | world, the youth have got inspiration to do |
| East. Administrative capabilities, leadership qualities | | | | something more worthwhile. The general |
| have to be nurtured in the next generation to | | | | perception of growth in the country is reflected |
| carry forward the legacy. Is Dubai equipped to | | | | on the freedom given to its women. It is not |
| face realties of unbroken dreams? The image | | | | surprising to find a few women in the mainstream |
| cannot be tarnished as long as local youngsters | | | | of the workforce in Dubai. Arab women had |
| are eager to participate actively in the economy. | | | | traditional roles as teachers and nurses. With |
| If one has to take an honest look, there are not | | | | many other foreign women coming in, there is a |
| many areas of development for locals other than | | | | change in the thought process. In banking finance |
| become sponsors for talented foreigners and | | | | and other service sectors local women are being |
| professionals. Local youth still are shy about | | | | employed. Since the rules in the land are tough, |
| becoming active participants in booming sectors. | | | | there is less harassment to women. Arab men still |
| There are not many programs for the youth in | | | | are very traditional about a woman's behaviour in |
| the region to nurture and develop. The rulers are | | | | the workplace. But they respect the women |
| not turning a blind eye to this serious problem. In | | | | working force. |
| fact they are encouraging the research and | | | | As Dubai emerges as an economic power in the |
| Development wings of various sectors to let the | | | | Middle East, it all depends on the younger |
| younger generation to find their talents. In keeping | | | | generation how they will control the economic |
| with the progressive attitude, the Dubai Medical | | | | growth. In the coming years, how will the |
| College has already registered a 100 % increase in | | | | economy shape up under the youth? And also |
| various faculties. The younger generation is | | | | explain if Dubai will continue to dominate the |
| showing some interest in science and medicine. | | | | region. |