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Education, HR & Training
Education, HR & Training
200 universities from 30 nations take part in GETEX Spring
200 universities from 30 nations take part in GETEX Spring

Some 200 universities offering students a vast array of nearly 2,500 course options are taking part in the Global Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX), which is hosting
Some 200 universities offering students a vast array of nearly 2,500 course options are taking part in the Global Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX), which is hosting
The three-day student recruitment show was opened by Aisha Abdulla Miran, Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).
The three-day student recruitment show was opened by Aisha Abdulla Miran, Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).
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 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
training event.
training event.
Study streams
Study streams
Held under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, the exhibition which runs from April 24 to 26, at the Dubai Worl
Held under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, the exhibition which runs from April 24 to 26, at the Dubai Worl
related to emerging and traditional careers with a focus of computing, technological advancements, progress in medicine and sciences, leadership and other future career pa
related to emerging and traditional careers with a focus of computing, technological advancements, progress in medicine and sciences, leadership and other future career pa
The event is expected to see over 20,000 visitors in the coming days. With its innovative programmes and exciting networking possibilities, GETEX promotes international co
The event is expected to see over 20,000 visitors in the coming days. With its innovative programmes and exciting networking possibilities, GETEX promotes international co
advancement for all participants.
advancement for all participants.
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 v
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 v
higher education sector.”
higher education sector.”
Higher education choices
Higher education choices
“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 lice
“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 lice
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 t
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 t
higher education choices in the region, attracting future leaders and nurturing a hub for knowledge and innovation,” she added.
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,’
This year's highlights also include the second Academia Industry Innovation Conference, which is being hosted under the theme ‘Educating Future Leaders and Innovators,’
intelligence.
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
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
discussion with educators and other professionals.
discussion with educators and other professionals.
Furthermore, students will benefit from over 30 seminars on higher education, guiding them towards their desired academic paths.
Furthermore, students will benefit from over 30 seminars on higher education, guiding them towards their desired academic paths.
Better education options
Better education options
Tanya Mokle, Director of GETEX, said: “With more new courses, universities, and themes each year, we continue to grow in an effort to give students better education option
Tanya Mokle, Director of GETEX, said: “With more new courses, universities, and themes each year, we continue to grow in an effort to give students better education option
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 professional opt
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 professional opt
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