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Education at a Glance 2013 found that 15 to 29 year olds have been hit particularly hard by the global recession, with unemployment amongst this group averaging 16 percent in OECD countries.

September 30th, 2013 - 04:30 GMT

Proving the obvious: OECD examines link between education, employment, and earnings

OECD report emphasizes that education has a huge impact on employability, and that the global economic crisis has strengthened this impact even further.

If not managed appropriately, a rapidly growing population of young people could lead to an increased rate of unemployment amongst 15 to 25 year olds, a figure which already stands at around 30 per cent.

August 23rd, 2013 - 09:07 GMT

Saud Arabia's bulging youth: unlimited potential or potentially unlimited unemployment?

June 19th, 2011 - 07:53 GMT

Saudisation quotas in private firms on the rise

December 5th, 2010 - 07:33 GMT

GCC businesses and education systems should do more to empower universities with right tools

October 21st, 2010 - 11:37 GMT

Most training providers in Dubai are merely focused on selling third-party content, says education expert

September 21st, 2010 - 07:17 GMT

Professional education expert urges Arab countries to standardize higher education systems

August 30th, 2010 - 01:21 GMT

Businesses should be Incentivize to invest in education and professional development, says Edexcel

August 10th, 2010 - 09:12 GMT

UAE universities should promote lifelong learning by recognising the value of vocational qualifications, says Edexcel

June 15th, 2009 - 11:11 GMT