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KHDA Director General Aisha Abdulla Miran inaugurates GETEX Spring 2024 - Ain Alemirate
Held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, the
exhibi on which runs from April 24 to 26, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, covers study streams related to emerging and
tradi onal careers with a focus of trending compu ng, technological advancements, progress in medicine and sciences,
leadership and other future career paths for students.

Over 200 universi es from 30 different countries are par cipa ng this year, offering students nearly 2,500 course op ons. The
event is expected to see over 20,000 visitors in the following days. With its innova ve programs and exci ng networking
possibili es, GETEX promotes interna onal collabora on and educa onal advancement for all par cipants.
Her Excellency Aisha Abdulla Miran, said: “KHDA is commi ed to suppor ng ini a ves that empower students to make
informed decisions about their higher educa on journeys, and GETEX serves as a vital resource for both students and the
higher educa on sector.”
“We welcome students and visitors to stop by the KHDA stand to learn more about interna onal higher educa on choices right
here in Dubai. The 38 universi es 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 universi es grew by a record 12% this year, reflec ng
the city’s strong reputa on for high quality higher educa on choices in the region, a rac ng future leaders and nurturing a hub
for knowledge and innova on” she added.
This year’s highlights also include the second Academia Industry Innova on Conference, which is being hosted under the theme
‘Educa ng Future Leaders and Innovators,’ with a strong emphasis on ar ficial intelligence. Along with mul ple workshops,
seminars, and discussions for a endees, there will be an AI hackathon, AI startup showcase, youth career counselling, a youth
internship fair, AI innova on awards, and a roundtable discussion with educators and other professionals. Furthermore,
students will benefit from over 30 seminars on higher educa on, guiding them towards their desired academic paths.

Tanya Mokle, Director of GETEX, stated, “With more new courses, universi es, and themes each year, we con nue to grow in
an effort to give students be er educa on op ons to secure their future. GETEX has always been commi ed to suppor ng
students and helping them choose their career paths, as well as bolstering the future of young adults with training and
professional op ons available locally and abroad. This year, we are also pleased to welcome 27 Indian Universi es, 25 Chinese
universi es and over 20 universi es 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 educa on 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 interna onal educa onal ins tu ons 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.

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