Friday 18 March 2011

BBC News - Turning knowledge into the new oil

It might seem like pouring water onto sand - almost literally - but the Gulf kingdom of Qatar is banking on a remarkable transformation in its fortunes.

The small but fabulously wealthy state is using its hydrocarbon earnings to try to convert itself into a global knowledge hub.

Billions of pounds are being pumped into a 2,500-acre complex for 80 educational, research, science and community development organisations, under the umbrella name of Education City.

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