Staff
This year’s fair has several firsts, including events aimed at faculty and educators
Dubai, Oct 06, 2022: Najah, UAE’s higher education fair is back with its 16th edition in Abu Dhabi. With new features and greater accessibility for participants, the education fair, which is supported by the Ministry of Education, will be taking place from October 16th to 18th at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) and Najah Dubai from October 23rd to 25th at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
Universities from the United States, Canada, UK, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and various parts of Europe will be exhibiting. Embassy representatives and education consultants will also be present to advise on options, visa processes and travel. A full list of exhibitors will be published soon.
Participating local universities include Khalifa University, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates University, Rabdan Academy, University of Sharjah, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, Mohammed Bin Rashid University Of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mohammed Bin Zayed University for Humanities among many others.
UAE-based students will have the chance to discover what’s possible in higher education today – whether it’s studying abroad or staying close to home.
The fair will introduce several new features aimed at enhancing the student journey. The Success Hub will feature panel discussions, workshops and keynote speeches on various topics ranging from breaking down the Ivy League, choosing one’s dream university, preparing for interviews, acing applications, getting a scholarship.
For faculty members, postgraduate students, or researchers, the fair will feature Emirates Scholar Research Centre, an online networking platform that will connect scholars with like-minded users and also give them free access to all research directory as well as publish their manuscripts in refereed and indexed journals or even get it funded for further developments.
School Counsellors Forum, aimed at counsellors and educators will discuss various higher education topics and trends, opening valuable networking and learning opportunities from some of the top names in the industry.
The Board Games Club, a first time ever feature, will develop critical thinking, problem solving, analytical skills, time management and many more essentials that will contribute to future success of students.
Visitors will also be able to get a sneak peak into the upcoming Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC), the region’s most exciting pop culture event scheduled for March 2023.
Launched 15 years ago, Najah attracts the participation of over 100 universities from more than 20 countries and welcomes over 16,000 visitors every year.
