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5/7/25, 11:11 AM Why you shouldn't miss Gulf News Edufair Dubai this weekend

At this year’s Edufair, Heriot-Watt University Dubai will feature two new
programmes that respond to the changing needs of professionals – the MBA with a
specialism in Professional Practice and a two-year Master of Architecture.
“Events like Gulf News Edufair provide a unique opportunity for meaningful
conversations, whether with prospective students exploring their interests, parents Saranya Rustagi,
Regional Director
seeking clarity on academic choices, or corporate professionals looking to upskill,”
of Marketing,
says Saranya Rustagi, Regional Director of Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions Recruitment,
and Communications (MRAC) at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. Admissions and
Communications
(MRAC) at Heriot-
Get ahead with entrance exam prep Watt University
Edufair also caters to students preparing for university entrance exams. Dubai

“At Edufair, Ascentria will showcase how our focused training for India’s NEET,
JEE, and board exams helps students navigate the challenges of entrance exams
while also offering valuable insights on higher education pathways and career
growth,” says Alka Malik, Founder, Ascentria.
Alka Malik,
How to create a stand out student profile Founder, Ascentria

Meanwhile, Mentormind — participating at Edufair for the first time — is set to
showcase its AIxplore programme, which teaches Python programming and allows
students to select their own AI project from five specialised tracks: medicine, law,
business and entrepreneurship, data science, and sustainability.
Mentormind further enhances this AI learning with a strong foundation in Dr Kanchi Das,
Director and
university preparation. “We offer dedicated sessions on how students can use these
Founder,
projects to secure research opportunities and internships for their university Mentormind
applications,” says Dr Kanchi Das, Director and Founder, Mentormind.

Upskill opportunities for professionals

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