Priority Status 🟢 On Track
Making strong progress — 5 universities in QS top 500 (exceeded 2030 target of 3 by 8 years). SQU at rank 334 (QS 2026). PISA scores improving but still below OECD average. Vocational education reform underway.
KPI Dashboard
| KPI | Baseline | Current | 2030 Target | 2040 Target | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Innovation Index | — | — | — | — | — |
| Human Development Index | — | — | — | — | — |
| Youth Development Index | — | — | — | — | — |
Full KPI data in individual KPI tracker pages.
Structural Assessment
What is Working
The Education and Scientific Research priority has demonstrated measurable progress where government investment and policy focus are clearly aligned, international benchmarks provide directional signals, and IFU tracking creates performance accountability.
What Requires Acceleration
Targets behind trajectory require: increased policy intensity, structural interventions beyond incremental programme improvement, and private sector mobilisation alongside government action.
2030 Mid-Point Outlook
By Vision 2040’s 2030 mid-point review, this priority’s performance will be a critical accountability data point tracked in the IFU annual Progress Report.
Related Analysis
- Priority Overview (Layer 1)
- KPI Trackers — individual KPI deep dives
- GCC Benchmarking — peer comparison
This is a Layer 2 premium analysis page. Underlying priority overviews are available in the free Layer 1 content.