The GCC countries have seen an unprecedented explosion in economic growth in the past few decades. That growth has been matched by a similar increase in population in recent years, helped in some GCC countries by state subsidies paid out to parents of each newborn.
However, what are state and public institutions doing to prepare these children of today into becoming capable citizens of tomorrow? The common complaint floating around various GCC states is that the nationals lack the necessary fundamental skills to compete effectively in the marketplace, thus opening the door for an imported workforce.
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