{
  "id": 10487778,
  "title": "Gulf News LevelUP closes inaugural edition, highlighting need for continuous learning",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/gulf-news-levelup-closes-inaugural-edition-highlighting-need-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T16:26:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/gulf-news-levelup-closes-inaugural-edition-highlighting-need-for-continuous-learning-1.500691146"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gulf News concluded its inaugural LevelUP event in Dubai, showcasing the importance of continuous learning for professionals and graduates. The two-day education and career exhibition, held on September 26-27 at Dusit Thani Dubai, brought together over 20 universities, industry experts, and working professionals. The event emphasized the need for professionals to assess their career goals, identify skill gaps, and choose the appropriate degree, certification, or course to bridge those gaps.\n\nKey highlights included discussions on expanding capabilities in areas such as strategy, finance, technology, innovation, and organizational leadership for mid-career professionals. Finance, AI, and Executive MBAs were identified as top choices among attendees. The event also underscored the significance of upskilling and staying relevant in a rapidly changing technological landscape.\n\nSponsored by Y-Axis, Knowledge Partner ACCA, and Finance Partner Phoenix Financial Training, the event featured exhibitors from various universities, including the University of Dubai, London Business School, RAKMHSU, and Middlesex University Dubai. Professionals now have the opportunity to explore these options directly with universities and education providers, gaining insights into skills needed for career progression.",
  "summary": "Gulf News wrapped up the inaugural LevelUP in Dubai, drawing a strong turnout of professionals and graduates exploring higher education, specialised qualifications and new skills. Held on September 26-27 at Dusit Thani Dubai, the two-day education and career exhibition brought together over 20 universities, education providers, industry experts and working professionals, extending Gulf News’…",
  "key_points": [
    "Gulf News held inaugural LevelUP event in Dubai",
    "Two-day exhibition showcased continuous learning importance",
    "Finance, AI, Executive MBAs top choices among attendees"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/saudi-assistant-coach-angelinas-says-team-ready-for-iraq-gulf-cup",
        "published": "2026-09-28T10:58:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}