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KHDA Director General Aisha Abdulla Miran inaugurates GETEX Spring 2024 | UAE News 24/7
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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