Page 27 - GETEX PR Report - May 2024

GETEX Spring 2024 connects 15,600 aspiring students with top international educational institutions
UAE's education sector is poised for tremendous growth. By 2028, the country's education market is expected to
grow at a strong Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.46 per cent, translating into a projected increase
in market size of USD 5.41 billion. This growth trajectory extends to the technical education sector as well,
where both enrollment numbers and revenue are expected to steadily rise in the coming years.
The event's success indicates how the UAE acknowledges the transformative power of higher education in
generating opportunities and promoting societal advancement. The UAE's National Strategy for Higher
Education 2030 aligns with this vision and strives to achieve the highest scientific and professional education
standards, demonstrating the country's commitment to shaping skilled generations for the future.
Tanya Mokle, Director of GETEX, stated: “GETEX Spring 2024 was a success in spite of the fact that over a
dozen school visits were cancelled because of the recent floods and inaccessible roads. The adverse weather
conditions hindered normal school operations for the week and made it challenging for families to attend
GETEX. Despite the lower visitor turn-out due to the unexpected weather and unprecedented after-effects,
GETEX experienced high-quality visitors, with many universities satisfied with admissions achieved during the
exhibition.
“As committed organisers of GETEX with the mission to provide our participants with the best possible access to
students, we will provide exhibitors of GETEX Spring 2024 with continued marketing support leading up to their
September student-intake. Additionally, our aim is to facilitate a student-outreach programme for universities
especially focusing on students in the Northern Emirates who were unable to attend GETEX because of the
unprecedented rains and consequent flooding. We take pride in our University-School relationships and believe
that a large number of higher education institutions in the UAE depend on GETEX as their primary source for
student recruitment each year. We will not let them down,” Mokle, added.
Another UAE-based higher education forerunner reiterated their satisfaction with GETEX 2024 fulfilling their
annual student recruitment drive. Vignesh Unadkat, COO at Thumbay Group, Gulf Medical University
said: “GETEX is a valuable event that enables us to effectively assist applicants, parents, and other participants
within the higher education fraternity. Over the course of three days, the exhibition provided a structured
environment for our conversations, aiding us in better understanding student queries and providing accurate
responses. Alongside the various medical degree courses offered by all six colleges under Gulf Medical
University, this year, we introduced a diverse range of new courses catering to various interests for studying
abroad.”
With several leading educational institutions from around the world attending, GETEX has become the region's
most prestigious student recruitment event over the past three decades. The latest event's success serves as
more evidence of the platform's dedication to promoting educational excellence and deepening meaningful
connections in the shifting educational landscape.

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