Aisha Abdulla Miran, Director-General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), inaugurated the Global Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX) today, kickstarting the long-awaited three-day student recruitment exhibition.
The opening ceremony of the region's premier education and training event saw attendance from Chancellors, Vice Chancellors, and Provosts of major universities. Under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, the exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Centre covers various study streams including computing, technological advancements, medicine, sciences, leadership, and future career paths. With over 200 universities from 30 countries offering nearly 2,500 course options, GETEX expects over 20,000 visitors, fostering international collaboration and educational advancement.
Aisha Abdulla Miran emphasized KHDA's commitment to empowering students in their higher education decisions through initiatives like GETEX. The 38 universities licensed by KHDA offer over 650 programs, reflecting Dubai's reputation for quality education. This year's highlights include the Academia Industry Innovation Conference, focusing on 'Educating Future Leaders and Innovators', with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence. The event features workshops, seminars, an AI hackathon, startup showcase, career counseling, internship fair, innovation awards, and roundtable discussions, along with over 30 seminars guiding students in their academic paths.
Tanya Mokle, Director of GETEX, stated,
“With more new courses, universities, and themes each year, we continue to grow in an effort to give students better education options to secure their future. GETEX has always been committed to supporting students and helping them choose their career paths, as well as bolstering the future of young adults with training and professional options available locally and abroad. This year, we are also pleased to welcome 27 Indian Universities, 25 Chinese universities and over 20 universities from Russia and the CIS Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), has once again reiterated their commitment to be accessible to students and anyone interested in pursuing an education in Dubai."
GETEX 2024 is set to offer students in the UAE, as well as families and professionals of all ages, the opportunity to interact with regional and international educational institutions from over 40 countries, including USA, India, UK, Russia, China, Australia, Turkey, Malaysia, Germany, Canada, and Hungary, promising first-hand knowledge about diverse academic offers and admission benefits.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
