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Held under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan,

Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, the exhibition which runs from April
24 to 26, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, covers study streams related to
emerging and traditional careers with a focus of trending computing,
technological advancements, progress in medicine and sciences,
leadership and other future career paths for students.

Over 200 universities from 30 different countries are participating this year,
offering students nearly 2,500 course options. The event is expected to see
over 20,000 visitors in the following days. With its innovative programmes

and exciting networking possibilities, GETEX promotes international
collaboration and educational advancement for all participants.

Aisha Abdulla Miran, said: "KHDA is committed to supporting initiatives
that empower students to make informed decisions about their higher
education journeys, and GETEX serves as a vital resource for both students

and the higher education sector."

"We welcome students and visitors to stop by the KHDA stand to learn
more about international higher education choices right here in Dubai.
The 38 universities that are licensed and accredited by KHDA offer more
than 650 programmes ranging from business and life sciences to gaming

and AI. Enrolments at Dubai’s private universities grew by a record 12 per
cent this year, reflecting the city’s strong reputation for high quality higher
education choices in the region, attracting future leaders and nurturing a

hub for knowledge and innovation," she added.

This year's highlights also include the second Academia Industry

Innovation Conference, which is being hosted under the theme ‘Educating
Future Leaders and Innovators,’ with a strong emphasis on artificial
intelligence. Along with multiple workshops, seminars, and discussions for

attendees, there will be an AI hackathon, AI startup showcase, youth career
counselling, a youth internship fair, AI innovation awards, and a roundtable
discussion with educators and other professionals. Furthermore, students
will benefit from over 30 seminars on higher education, guiding them
towards their desired academic paths.

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