{
  "id": 10680478,
  "title": "Gulf News Edufair Dubai unveils 2026 seminar agenda",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/gulf-news-edufair-dubai-unveils-2026-seminar-agenda",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T11:11:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/gulf-news-edufair-dubai-unveils-2026-seminar-agenda-1.500692052"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Gulf News Edufair Dubai has revealed its 2026 seminar schedule, addressing crucial topics in higher education, career selection, global study pathways, professional credentials, artificial intelligence, and transitioning from high school to university. Following a highly successful May edition that welcomed over 8,000 attendees, the event returns to Shangri-La Dubai from October 2 to October 4, 2026.\n\nDesigned to aid high school students and those pursuing higher education in making informed academic and professional decisions, the three-day event will include seminars and discussions tailored to future-ready educational and career choices. Ranging from industry-relevant undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive programs across various disciplines to emerging academic avenues driven by AI and rapid technological advancements, even in traditional sectors, this Edufair promises to delve deeply into student needs.\n\nParents and prospective students will have the opportunity to engage directly with institutions, academic advisors, experts, coaching institutes, and immigration consultants regarding coursework, financial assistance, career prospects, long-term professional outlook, and student life beyond the UAE. Visitors can also garner insights into applications and internships, including advantages like special offers and early-bird benefits.\n\nKey topics of discussion will involve interaction with educators, admissions professionals, and educators, along with special seminars exploring challenges faced by new and continuing students. These will encompass rapidly changing career trends, global pathways, choosing between professional qualifications and university degrees, comparing course rankings, quality of teaching, industry exposure, and return on investment. Exhibitors representing international institutions will address concerns related to tuition and living expenses, scholarships, internships, post-university immigration routes, securing appropriate jobs, visas, and quality of life as a student and after graduation. Discussions will also cover which countries suit particular industry sectors, local job market trends, global mobility options, and university-industry connections.\n\nIn addition to professional education, upskilling, and employer-focused criteria for future-proofing careers, there will be a section dedicated to exploring sectors valuing credentials the most, employers' preferences, combining university degrees with professional qualifications, and identifying which sectors rely heavily on credentials. A panel discussion will also focus on essential skills such as clear communication, problem-solving, digital literacy, and building a strong portfolio, as well as the role of AI skills across different disciplines, AI literacy versus technical expertise, updating curricula to reflect this digital reality, using AI responsibly in education, and cultivating human skills that cannot be replaced.\n\nThe event will offer guidance on pre-university preparations, managing academic expectations and time, selecting the appropriate level of independence, building confidence, and establishing support networks. Interested individuals are encouraged to register to gain admission to more than 25 universities, career service providers, and study abroad consultants.",
  "summary": "Gulf News Edufair Dubai has unveiled a comprehensive seminar agenda tackling key questions around higher education, career choices, global study pathways, professional qualifications, AI and the transition from school to university. Following an extremely successful May edition that attracted over 8,000 visitors, Edufair Dubai returns to Shangri-La Dubai from October 2 to October 4, 2026. The…",
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