Page 46 - GETEX PR Report - April 2024

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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