Sixth edition of Gulf News Edufair launches in Dubai

One of the most anticipated education fests is back in Dubai! Welcome to the sixth edition of the Gulf News Edufair that runs May 17-19 at The H Dubai Hotel on Shaikh Zayed Road.

With more than 30 prestigious regional and global education institutions participating, students get to explore more than 1,000 undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across streams as varied as engineering and liberal arts to health sciences and business studies.

Catch up on all the action as it happens across 3 eventful days, with immersive seminars, fireside chats and more, held in partnership with some of the best minds in the education sector in the UAE.

Delivering his keynote address, Dr Mohammed Saeed Al Kindi, former UAE Minister of Environment & Water, emphasised on the importance of strengthening higher education institutions in the country.

“By pursuing higher education in the UAE, students can gain access to a wealth of career opportunities in the region. Many of the top industries in the UAE include finance, healthcare, technology, and tourism, all of which require skilled professionals with a higher level of education. As the UAE is known for its growing commercial hub, multi-cultural atmosphere, safety factors, career opportunities and excellent infrastructure, it’s a strategic location and vibrant environment which make an interesting and popular higher study destination for international students.”

Chief guests including Dr. Mohammed Saeed Al Kindi, former UAE Minister of Environment and Water, Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul-General of India, Dr Eesa Mohammed Al Bastaki, president, University of Dubai, and Dr Sulaiman Al Jassim, former Vice President of Zayed University, and Yaqoob Al Ali, Executive Director and Private Advisor of the office of Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, inaugurated the event, along with Meher Murshed, Executive Editor, Gulf News, David George, Publisher, Gulf News Commercial Publishing, and Tina Bhakthavalsalan, Sales Manager, Supplements, Contract Publishing & Events, Gulf News. The Chief guests are currently touring the exhibition, engaging with exhibitors and exploring the diverse educational offerings on display.