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KHDA Director General Aisha Abdulla Miran inaugurates GETEX Spring 2024 | iHeartEmirates
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.

Tanya Mokle, Director of GETEX, stated, “With more new courses, universities, and themes
each year, we continue to grow in an effort to give students better education options to secure

their future. GETEX has always been committed to supporting students and helping them

choose their career paths, as well as bolstering the future of young adults with training and

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