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KHDA Director General Aisha Abdulla Miran inaugurates GETEX Spring 2024
        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.




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