Book Review: Knowledge Economy and Its Impact on Economic Development for Arab Countries

Dr. Mohamed Abdullah Shaheen Mohamed (Author) / Prof. Dr. Mabrouka Omar Mheriq (Reviewer)

This review provides an analytical overview of the book "Knowledge Economy and Its Impact on Economic Development for Arab Countries" by Dr. Mohamed Abdullah Shaheen (2018). The review highlights the significance of professional knowledge as a primary driver of economic competitiveness and productivity amidst modern technological shifts, while distinguishing between the "knowledge economy" and the "knowledge-based economy". It outlines the book's core chapters, which address the dimensions of the knowledge economy under globalization, its role in achieving economic development and financial market efficiency, the challenges of knowledge cities, and mechanisms for fostering technological innovation. Finally, it summarizes key recommendations, including developing competitive infrastructure, boosting scientific research funding, revising legislative frameworks, and integrating knowledge economy curricula into academic institutions.

Knowledge Economy, Economic Development, Arab Countries, Globalization, Technological Innovation