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KHDA Director General Aisha Abdulla Miran inaugurates GETEX Spring 2024

KHDA Director General Aisha Abdulla Miran inaugurates
GETEX Spring 2024

200 universities from 30 different countries take part this year, offering students a vast array of nearly 2,500 course
options
GETEX 2024 brings in new programs with a focus on AI, sustainability, and leadership for the evolving educational
landscape.

UAE, April 24, 2024: Her Excellency 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 was also attended by Chancellors, Vice Chancellors and
Provosts of all the major universities in the region, marking the launch of the 2024 edition of the region’s foremost
education and training event.
Held under the patronage of His Excellency 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 programs and exciting
networking possibilities, GETEX promotes international collaboration and educational advancement for all participants.
Her Excellency 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% 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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