Media / Op-ed

Radio interview with Dubai Eye (FM 103.8)

Kai L. Chan, PhD Advisor at Emirates Competitiveness Council looks at the issue of happiness and well-being on World Happiness Day (20.03.2013): <<Radio interview with Dubai Eye (FM 103.8)>> Copyright © 2013, Arabian Radio Network. All rights reserved.  

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The Natioanl: UAE nationals urged to get overseas research experience

UAE nationals urged to get overseas research experience Colin Simpson June 18, 2012 DUBAI // Young Emiratis who want careers in research and development should go overseas to gain experience before returning to help the UAE become a centre for innovation, according to an expert. “There’s a life cycle of talent,” said Dr Kai Chan,…

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The National: Emiratis ‘should be at ease in their jobs’

Emiratis ‘should be at ease in their jobs’ Colin Simpson June 12, 2012 DUBAI // Multinational companies must create a more comfortable working atmosphere for Emiratis, a conference has heard. Internships and opportunities for government employees to sample life in such companies for a few months were other ways to lure Emirati science graduates into…

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INSEAD: Innovation and Policy Initiative

Policy Breakfast Series – March 2012 Competitiveness and Innovation at Work in the UAE Dr. Kai Chan, Senior Advisor, Emirates Competitiveness Council “Measuring Innovation and R&D in the UAE“

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