Her Excellency Jameela Salem Al Muhairi inaugurates GETEX 2022

Her Excellency Jameela Salem Al Muhairi inaugurates GETEX 2022

Her Excellency Jameela Salem Al Muhairi, Minister of State for General Education, led the inauguration today, February 24, 2022, of the Global Education & Training Exhibition (GETEX), Middle East’s leading education exhibition and a student recruitment event. Held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center, the opening ceremony was attended by Dr. Abdulla Al Karam Director General of Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), other dignitaries and heads of several universities and schools in UAE.

GETEX 2022’s first day witnessed the attendance of hundreds of students in uniform from several schools across UAE. The afternoon session saw families and professionals of all age groups and nationalities engage with region and international institutions on the show floor.

This year’s edition paved the way for the 1st Education Leaders Networking Reception, where heads of universities discussed and engaged with leaders of K-12 schools for opportunities and potential collaborations moving forward.

The newly introduced K-12 education segment brought together 30 regional and international schools from the UAE, USA, Canada, the UK, and India to present and tackle opportunities and academic options for learners aged 3 to 18. The inclusion of young learners is to provide parents the chance to build a solid educational foundation starting