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Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX) 2020 postponed to protect public health and safety

UAE, March 17th, 2020 – In line with the UAE government’s efforts to implement precautionary measures aimed at ensuring the protection of public health and safety due to the current situation brought about by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, organizers of the annual Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX), have announced its decision to move the event from April 16 – 18, 2020 to March 25 – 27, 2021 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC).

The organisers of GETEX have also committed to host an abridged version of the Student Recruitment event on 11th and 12th June this year to help Schools and Universities in their student enrollment drive for their respective September 2020 intake. This bespoke event will also be held at the Dubai International Convention Centre during the time when the recruitment of students is at its peak.

GETEX will return in its original format next year with more exciting features that have been designed to further promote student engagement and will include initiatives that are aimed at setting the tone for interaction between leaders of secondary and tertiary education institutions, to benefit a broader spectrum of youth development.



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GETEX Autumn returns with promising opportunities in higher education

Over 7,000 aspiring learners expected to visit exhibition in search of further study options

November 14, 2018 – The Autumn edition of the Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX) returns to Dubai presenting over 300 academic and occupational courses before Emirati and expat students and professionals who are actively looking for higher education, professional development, and training options. The exhibition, which opened today (Wednesday, November 14, 2018), will run over the weekend until November 16th at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, specifically for families and working professionals.

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GETEX Spring 2013 provides direct access for corporations and individuals to take advantage of world-class professional development programs.

Growing demand for customised executive education attracts international corporate training institutes to the Middle East
April 13, 2013
GETEX Spring 2013, the leading education and training event in the Middle East and Asia, will be showcasing a comprehensive range of training and professional development programs for undergraduates, postgraduates, working professionals and adults, in response to the fast-growing demand for executive education courses in the UAE and across the Middle East. Organizers of GETEX further revealed that corporate training institutes taking part at the exhibition will be providing specialised courses catering to mid-to-senior management levels and junior levels.

Professional development courses being showcased at GETEX cater to diverse study areas such as Aviation, Business Management, Communication, Design and Media, Computing, Engineering, Hospitality, Humanities, Information Technology, Law, Medicine, Science & Technology, Education, and Tourism. Corporate training institutes originating from various countries, including the UAE, UK, USA, Canada, Greece, South Korea, Lebanon, Cyprus, China, India, and Turkey, among others, will be present at the show.
Anselm Godinho, Managing Director, International Conferences and Exhibitions (IC&E), organizer of the event, comments: “GETEX channels some of the most renowned professional development and corporate training providers from all over the world to a very eager audience of learners that we have in this region. These programmes are dictated by the demands of the diversifying workforce in the Arab World and they are meant to help students and the youth achieve their career objectives. These also greatly benefit both corporate organizations that are building their human capital as well as professionals who are looking to increase their net worth in the job market. It is the vision of GETEX to provide education and training solutions that transcend conventional practices, while leveraging new technologies and techniques.”
GETEX Spring 2013, which marks the 25th silver jubilee edition of the event, will run from April 17 to 19, 2013 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, gathering more than 35,000 visitors from all over the region. Visitors at the show will be exposed to multiple options of studying abroad, scholarship opportunities, financing education, sports education etc. and will be openly talking to student counsellors for specific course guidance.




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GETEX 2012 to host ‘Global EdTech Forum’ for educators to access latest tools, skills and technology in education delivery

Global EdTech Forum designed to complement sustained growth of UAE’s USD 7.31 billion education sector.

GETEX 2012 has announced that it has prepared a comprehensive presentation by international professionals on the effective use of the latest tools, skills and technology to enhance the teaching and learning experience. The presentation forms the basis of the Middle East’s most comprehensive education & training event and is titled, the Global EdTech Forum – The Teachers’ Conference. The conference focuses on educators and school leaders for all levels of education across the GCC. The event is part and parcel of GETEX 2012 will take place from 19thto 21st April 2012 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

With an estimated market size in surplus of USD 7.31 billion, the education supply sector is one of the key industries in the UAE as it accounts for approximately 24 per cent of the total government expenditure. GETEX 2012 has been designed to complement the growth of the education sector by creating a dedicated platform that allows educators to explore ways to reach out to students by integrating best practice in communicating and teaching and the proper use of existing and new, innovative technology.

Anselm Godinho, Managing Director, International Conferences and Exhibitions (IC&E), organizers of the event, said: “The UAE government’s assertive outlook towards education in the country coupled with an aggressive expense budget has driven the growth of education and positioned UAE as a serious destination of quality education in the region. Subsequently, there has been a surge in demand for more advanced education tools, technologies and best practices to keep pace with UAE’s ambitious education and training growth objectives. GETEX 2012 complements this growth by creating a dedicated teacher’s conference that allows educators to keep abreast of the latest advances in the education landscape and to help them communicate using channels and methods that engage learners.
The Global EdTech Forum – Teacher’s Conference promotes professional development and advancement among educators through training, skill-building workshops and interactive sessions with their international counterparts. Held in collaboration with ISTE, the world’s largest membership organization for educators, the Teacher’s Conference also helps teachers better understand how technology is changing the education landscape and adapt accordingly.
 Anselm Godinho, Managing Director, International Conferences and Exhibitions (IC&E)
 
GETEX 2012 will gather more than 400 institutions and offers no less than 2,500 academic, vocational and training programmes. Over 30,000 visitors from across the Middle East are also expected to attend the event.




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Amity University, DIAC, Al Hosn University and Abu Dhabi University Participate as Sponsors of GETEX 2012

Amity University Dubai to hold presentation on 22 industry-specific courses during GETEX 2012
 
Dubai, UAE, March 20th, 2012 – GETEX 2012 has announced that Amity University Dubai, a premier institution for higher education in the UAE, has confirmed its participation as sponsor for the second year running of the Middle East and Asia’s leading education, training and professional development event. Amity University Dubai will be showcasing its complete line-up of 22 industry-specific courses that have been developed to meet the needs of UAE learners. GETEX 2012 will take place from 19th to 21st April 2012 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. It was further revealed that Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), Al Hosn University and Abu Dhabi University will also be participating as sponsors of GETEX 2012.

Anselm Godinho, Managing Director, International Conferences and Exhibitions (IC&E), said: “Leveraging our strategic partnership with distinguished academic institutions such as Amity University Dubai, GETEX continues to gain momentum in creating a truly comprehensive showcase of world-class academic and professional development programs. GETEX will once again serve as the definitive venue that brings together thought leaders and key education stakeholders from all over the world to gather insights and cultivate in-depth discussions that will ultimately further enhance the culture of excellence in the region’s academic sector.”
Atul Chauhan, Chancellor, Amity University, said: “GETEX is one of the largest and most anticipated education events in the Middle East. It provides an ideal platform for academics, decision makers and key players in the education sector to share best practices, information and knowledge for the overall benefit of the academic community. Through our participation at GETEX, we hope to increase awareness of our presence here and extend a host of options to students, not only in regular disciplines but also in niche areas that are gaining increased importance in the region such as nano-technology, nuclear science, solar and alternate energy and forensic science. Amity’s support to the event underscores our overarching objective of contributing to the growth of the UAE economy by helping reduce the existing gap in skills and industry requirements.”
GETEX 2012 will gather more than 500 institutions and no less than 2,500 academic, vocational and training programmes. Over 30,000 visitors from across the Middle East are also expected to attend the event.