Challenges facing researchers in the UAE

Challenges facing researchers in the UAE

Prepare a report on the status of research in the Arab world(UAE specifically), in terms of challenges that researchers face.
Initiatives that tackle these challenges, funding opportunities (e.g., UAE ICT Fund).
research priorities according to countries needs, and other aspects that you see relevant
Three References at least.
References page.
Grading scheme: Content depth and analysis(65%), Content organization(10%), References(15%), Language accuracy(10%)
Additional materials:

A useful link: http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001899/189958e.pdf