I proceeded to the launching of the ‘International Knowledge Investment Forum 2012’, in presence of Dr. A. Kazim, Managing Director of Smartcity Dubai, UAE, held at the Intercontinental Resort, Balaclava. It is a one-day high profile conference focussing on the latest trends, developments and opportunities in Higher Education. The objective is to present the evolving landscape in higher education in the world and show how Mauritius is positioning itself as a knowledge hub.