Gulf News Edufair opens doors to future study choices

The Gulf News Edufair, set to take place from October 2-4 at Shangri-La Dubai, offers students and parents a valuable opportunity to explore future study options. This three-day event brings together universities, career service providers, and study-abroad specialists from the UAE and beyond to address the evolving landscape of education and career choices.

The event features institutions offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive programmes, with a focus on practical experience, industry exposure, and opportunities beyond the classroom. Professor Ammar Kaka, Pro Vice-Chancellor and President of Curtin University Dubai, emphasizes the importance of preparing students to adapt, lead, and contribute in a world shaped by technology, sustainability, and evolving industries.

Curtin University offers programs in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, engineering, business, psychology, and design, with a strong emphasis on work-integrated learning and industry projects.

Heriot-Watt University Dubai, represented by Gary Fernandes, Associate Regional Director, Prospect Experience and Global Admissions Hub, highlights the university's commitment to helping students and parents understand how program choices align with individual strengths and career plans. Visitors can explore study pathways, entry requirements, scholarships, and practical learning experiences linked to employability.

BITS Pilani Dubai Campus aims to provide students and parents with a glimpse into programmes spanning engineering, management, and emerging areas such as aerospace, robotics, industrial automation, mathematics, and computing. Nahid Afshan, DGM & Head – Admissions, BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus, stresses the university's alignment with the UAE's education agenda through future-ready skills, AI and innovation, industry engagement, research, entrepreneurship, and global exposure.