Dr. Kenneth Wilson is Director of the National Research Foundation (NRF) of UAE. Prior to joining NRF, Dr Wilson was Professor of Economics and Director of the Economic & Policy Research Unit, Zayed University, UAE. Originally from Australia, Dr. Wilson has undertaken research in a wide range of applied economic areas and has published more than 50 refereed publications including books, book chapters and international peer reviewed journal articles on topics such as international competitiveness, contingent protection, dumping and anti-dumping, trade, tourism economics, productivity and labor market issues. His current research focuses upon the knowledge economy fundamentals of Gulf countries. Dr. Wilson also has considerable experience in research project management, research training, research capacity building and developing innovation capacity. Dr. Wilson received his undergraduate education in Economics from La Trobe University in Australia and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA.