(07) Data mining’s capabilities for knowledge creation in the GCC counties, Dr. Rasha S. Abdul Wahab

Dr. Rasha S. Abdul Wahab
Ahlia University
Kingdom of Bahrain

DOI: 10.47556/J.IJIKMMENA.1.2.2012.2

Purpose: This paper highlights the importance of using data mining in sustainable development in GCC countries by showing the abilities of data mining techniques of enhancing and improving the discovered knowledge.
Design/methodology/approach: This paper studies the role of data mining techniques to support the creation of scientific capacity to reduce the digital divide and accelerate the process of sustainable development. This will help to make predictions about future trends using both historical and current data and allowing decision makers and policymakers to make effective knowledge-based policies.
Findings: The paper is concluded with the impact of data mining techniques on future development in GCC countries which have been proved based on the current potential for knowledge creation driven by data mining in the different areas.
Keywords: Knowledge, Data Mining, GCC Countries, Development, Information.