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GETEX Spring 2024 connects 15,600 aspiring students with top international educational institutions

GETEX Spring 2024 connects 15,600 aspiring students with
top international educational institutions

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Sessions focused on key themes such as AI, sustainability, and leadership, reflecting the changing
educational landscape
Exhibitors from more than 200 universities across 40 nations engaged in detailed discussions with
students about their desired career paths
By 2028, the UAE's education market is expected to grow at a strong Compound Annual Growth Rate
(CAGR) of 9.46 per cent

UAE, May 01, 2024: The Global Education and Training Exhibition Spring 2024 (GETEX Spring 2024), the
UAE's leading education and student recruitment training event, concluded on April 26, 2024, at the Dubai World
Trade Center, allowing students to take advantage of numerous educational possibilities.
The GETEX Spring edition attracted 15,600 students seeking opportunities in higher and further education,
encompassing undergraduate and postgraduate programs, applied education, and professional development
courses. The event catered to a diverse demographic over three days, featuring a series of over 20 seminars, an
industry - academia innovation conference and workshops for career counsellors.
Discussions focused on key themes such as AI, sustainability, and leadership, taking into account the evolving
educational landscape. This year's event also saw the Chinese pavilion participate for the first time, with 21
universities offering their specialized programmes with English as the medium of instruction.
Commenting on the event, Professor Cedwyn Fernandes, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Middlesex University
and Director Middlesex University Dubai, one of the most successful international university campuses
in UAE, said: “GETEX serves as a vital platform for universities such as Middlesex University (MDX) Dubai to
connect with a diverse range of talents. As one of the biggest education events in the region, GETEX puts MDX
in the center of the action, allowing students to easily access information about our exceptional International
Foundation Programme (IFP), 70+ quality UK undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and our renowned
MBA programmes. They even have the unique and invaluable opportunity to meet current MDX students and
ask them directly about their university experience and apply on the spot. GETEX demonstrates the UAEs
innovative approaches to education, cutting-edge research, and technology integration, positioning the UAE as a
hub for educational innovation. For September 2024, Middlesex University Dubai will be introducing various new
exciting programmes, including BA Honours Fashion (Design Technologies), MSc Financial Technology, MSc
Legal Technology, MSc Sport Performance Analysis and the new MDX MBA (Daytime Delivery).”

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