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KHDA Director General Aisha Abdulla Miran inaugurates GETEX Spring 2024 – The Fashion With Style
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

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