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GETEX Spring 2024 connects 15,600

aspiring students with top

international educational institutions

 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

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