UAE | Education
Hard work 'and education of women' are vital
Educating women, determination and hard work will help to elevate Arab society, said a leading businessman yesterday.
- By Reema Saffarini, Staff Reporter
- Published: 00:00 September 11, 2006
Dubai: Educating women, determination and hard work will help to elevate Arab society, said a leading businessman yesterday.
Mohammad Ali Al Abbar, Chairman of the Emaar Group, was addressing students during his visit to Dubai Women's College for the new students orientation programme.
Al Abbar stressed the importance of hard work and education in attaining goals. Dr Howard Reed, Director of DWC, and a number of college officials were present.
"No government, money or oil will change the way the Arab world is looked down upon in these times. It is through educating women, who will raise generations to come, and spreading knowledge that we will be able to be on par with other nations," said Al Abbar. He added that human capital is one of the most treasured assets in our world. He called on students to start depending on themselves and work hard to meet the demands of life.
"You need to be determined to have a goal and go after it. We need to look at other people's experiences and learn from their mistakes and build on that."
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