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Dr. Natasha Ridge, Founding Executive Director of the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research
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Dr. Natasha Ridge Founding Executive Director · Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research
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Dr. Natasha Ridge is the founding Executive Director of the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research, a non-profit think tank established in 2009 by His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler…
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- 0:00Dr. Natasha Ridge, as the Founding Executive Director of the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research, can you introduce yourself?
- 0:05What brought you to Ras Al Khaimah?
- 1:32What led you to your appointment as Founding Executive Director of the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research?
- 1:54How do you enjoy spending your free time in Ras Al Khaimah?
Quick Facts
- Role
- Founding Executive Director
- Company
- Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research
- Industry
- Business
- Location
- Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Key Insights
- Natasha Ridge also founded the annual Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival and revitalised Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village.
- Natasha Ridge was Acting Director of Research at the Dubai School of Government and consulted for the World Bank, UNICEF and USAID across Central Asia.
- A recognised authority on education in the Gulf, particularly boys' education, Dr.
- Natasha Ridge is the author of Education and the Reverse Gender Divide in the Gulf States.
- Natasha Ridge holds a doctorate in International Education Policy from Columbia University.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr. Natasha Ridge?
Dr. Natasha Ridge is a Founding Executive Director at Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research based in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Watch the full interview on WHO is WHO in RAK.
What does Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research do?
Dr. Natasha Ridge is the founding Executive Director of the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research, a non-profit think tank established in 2009 by His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. Under the leadership of Dr. Natasha...
Where can I watch Dr. Natasha Ridge's interview?
You can watch the exclusive interview with Dr. Natasha Ridge — "Dr. Natasha Ridge, Founding Executive Director of the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research" directly on WHO is WHO in RAK at https://www.whoiswhoinrak.com/videos/dr-natasha-ridge-founding-executive-director-of-the-sheikh-saud-bin-saqr-al-qasimi-foundation-for-policy-research. The interview is free to watch and includes the full conversation on their work in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
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