NSW, Australia discuss collaboration in education to address skill shortages at Expo 2020 Dubai

NSW, Australia discuss collaboration in education to address skill shortages at Expo 2020 Dubai

Mohammed Al Saadi, Toshi Kawaguchi, Abdulrahman Al Hammadi, Heidi Venamore, Fahad Al Gergawi, Moin Anwar and Justin McGowan. — Supplied photo

Published: Fri 25 Mar 2022, 9:11 PM Last updated: Fri 25 Mar 2022, 9:13 PM

Experts and high-ranking officials from across Australia and the UAE gathered on Wednesday to discuss how collaboration, innovation and education can help address critical skill shortages forecast for the coming generation.

The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW), home to the city of Sydney, showcased its world-class higher education, vocational training and research sector, in a bid to attract more students and research collaboration into NSW at a VIP dinner event held at the Australia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

The event was led by Heidi Venamore PSM, Australian Ambassador to the UAE, Moin Anwar, NSW Trade and Investment Commissioner to the UAE and Toshi Kawaguchi, Director for Study NSW and highlighted NSW’s prominent capabilities in education and innovation as well as why NSW and Sydney are the prime destination for the international student experience.

“NSW is proud of its multicultural heritage, safety record and being one of the most liveable places on Earth. But above all, NSW is home to hundreds of world-class education providers and research