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During the conference, finalists from the General (professionals/academics) and student categories, presented their research papers on various economic sectors in the UAE.
Saeed Rashid Al Suweidi, Director, Studies and Planning at DED, said:
"Research and development are key factors for economic growth and competitiveness, and DERA reflects Dubai's commitment to invest in its intellectual capital, in order to keep pace with the fast-changing and complex world economy."
The pre-event conference will enable economic researchers to share their findings, theories and expertise with representatives from the public and private sectors as the first step to translating theoretical knowledge into practical concepts. This award is an incentive to encourage continuous research and development that will guarantee our growing competitiveness in international trade and economy."
Dr. David McGlennon, Director for Research and Outreach, said: "The DERA has been an outstanding success and we have received a total of 142 submissions in various categories. All the participants of this award have contributed significantly to building a national knowledge base by taking the initiative to conduct research on local economic issues. This conference has been an excellent platform to bring together the theorists and the practitioners of the business world in the UAE. We hope it will lay the foundation for a research-enabled economy in the UAE. "
Dr. McGlennon commended the work and efforts of the judges who had spent considerable time assessing the submissions and ensuring a systematic and transparent judging process.
Dr. Masood Abdullah Badri from the UAE University, Al Ain presented an analytical study of Dubai's e-Government model in his paper entitled: 'The Business Value of Dubai e-Government: A Path Analytic Model and Measurement'. The paper detailed the workings of a model for measuring the business value of e-government. It provided results of its application to business firms operating in Dubai and using its government electronic services (e-government).
The second presentation titled 'Are the UAE Financial Markets Efficient?' was delivered by Dr. Jay Squalli, Zayed University. The paper tests for weak-form efficiency in the Dubai financial market and Abu Dhabi Securities Market.
Other participants from the professional/ academics presented also including Dr. Raed Awamleh and Dr. Cedwyn Fernandes, University of Wollongong-Dubai, presented a research titled 'Empirical Investigation of the Internet Banking in the UAE: Bank Adoption Levels in the Context of Customer Satisfaction and Determinants of Diffusion of Internet Banking,' Dr. Kamal Amin, Dubai University College presented a paper titled 'FDI Inflows to the UAE: Determinants & Policy Issues' and Dr. Hugo Toledo, American University of Sharjah represented a paper entitled 'An Exposition of the Problems and Prospects of Emaratization'. Dr. Bruce Q. Budd, Zayed University, spoke on 'Does Efficiency Matter when Profits are High?" and Dr. Ananth Rao, Dubai University College presented a paper entitled 'Multi-Attitude Analysis of Confidence, Convenience and Price Functions of Customers of Financial Service Firms: A GLS Model'.
In the Student Category, presenters included Luigge Romanillo, Lydia Wright and Enjy Kiwan from American University in Dubai presenting a research titled 'Ownership amid Shifting Dunes: Property Rights and the Future of Dubai's Real Estate Boom, Iman Al Sayegh & Hana Alawi, Zayed University presemted a paper titled 'An Investigation into the Inflation Rate in the UAE' and Laila Albadi, Zainab Darwish and Fahima Kamali, Zayed University presented a paper entitled "Is Margin Trading Appropriate for UAE Stock Market".
DERA was instituted by the DED in coordination with ZU in December, 2004, to promote scientific research within the UAE. The award is offered for original research related to economic development in the UAE. All researchers and students resident in the UAE at the time of submission, including nationals and expatriates are eligible for the award.
Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News Editor
