Dubai Highlights Globally Attractive Education Sector at China Education Fair
Dubai Showcases its Academic Ecosystem at China International Education Exhibition Tour
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is actively participating in the China International Education Exhibition Tour (CIEET) and similar international education fairs, as part of its mission to establish itself as a global hub for higher education.
Led by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), the delegation includes representatives from Dubai Knowledge Park and Dubai International Academic City. The participating institutions, such as the University of Birmingham Dubai, Middlesex University Dubai, Amity University Dubai, Curtin University, and Murdoch University Dubai, aim to attract Chinese students by showcasing Dubai's unique academic ecosystem.
The emirate hosts or participates in international education fairs, like the Education Fair United Arab Emirates, which features fully equipped exhibitor booths and high school visits aimed at student recruitment for foreign study programs. The China Annual Conference & Expo for International Education (CACIE), held in Beijing, attracts large international participation, offering multiple forums, networking opportunities, and student recruitment platforms.
Dr. Wafi Dawood, CEO of Strategy and Institutional Efficiency at KHDA, emphasized the strategic alignment of this global outreach, stating, "Dubai's participation in these fairs is strategically aligned with its vision to become a global education hub, leveraging these platforms to increase international student mobility and cooperation in higher education."
Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi, Senior Vice President of Dubai Knowledge Park and Dubai International Academic City, is part of the delegation, underscoring Dubai's cross-sector commitment to building a future-ready knowledge economy. The UAE's education sector is participating in the CIEET to engage with Chinese institutions and students, explore partnerships, knowledge-sharing, and best practices in education.
The delegation is presenting in Beijing, offering a compelling case for why Dubai is a preferred destination for global learners. Dubai's academic ecosystem is home to over 30 international universities, providing a diverse range of educational opportunities. The emirate is showcasing itself as a safe and multicultural environment for learning, further enhancing its appeal to international students.
This initiative is a collaboration with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Dubai Chambers, reinforcing Dubai's commitment to fostering academic collaborations and recruiting talented students from around the world. By participating in international education fairs, Dubai aims to increase its visibility and attractiveness as a destination for higher education, supporting its strategic goal of becoming a leading global education hub.
- The emirate of Dubai is aligning its vision to become a global education hub with its participation in international education fairs, such as the China International Education Exhibition Tour (CIEET).
- The collaboration between Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai International Academic City, and other participating institutions is aimed at attracting Chinese students to Dubai's unique academic ecosystem.
- Dubai's educational offerings, including universities like the University of Birmingham Dubai, Middlesex University Dubai, Amity University Dubai, Curtin University, and Murdoch University Dubai, are being showcased as part of this global outreach.
- Aside from CIEET, Dubai also participates in other international education fairs, like the Education Fair United Arab Emirates, seeking to increase international student mobility and cooperation in higher education.
- The economic sector in Dubai is also involved in this initiative, as evidenced by its partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Dubai Chambers, aiming to increase Dubai's visibility and attractiveness as a destination for business, education, and lifelong learning.
- The University of Birmingham Dubai, Middlesex University Dubai, Amity University Dubai, Curtin University, and Murdoch University Dubai, among others, are all part of Dubai's online education and education-and-self-development landscape, further expanding the emirate's educational opportunities.
- Dubai's academic ecosystem is more than just a collection of universities; it provides a safe, multicultural, and diverse environment for learning, making it an attractive destination for global learners.
