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DUBAI: Aisha Abdulla Miran, Director-General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), inaugurated the Global Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX) today, kickstarting the long-awaited three-day student recruitment exhibition.

The opening ceremony was also attended by Chancellors, Vice Chancellors and Provosts of all the major universities in the region, marking the launch of the 2024 edition of the region’s foremost education and training event.

Held under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, the exhibition, which runs from 24th to 26th April at the Dubai World Trade Centre, covers study streams related to emerging and traditional careers with a focus of trending computing, technological advancements, progress in medicine and sciences, leadership and other future career paths for students.

Over 200 universities from 30 different countries are participating this year, offering students nearly 2,500 course options. The event is expec
ted to see over 20,000 visitors in the following days. With its innovative programs and exciting networking possibilities, GETEX promotes international collaboration and educational advancement for all participants.

Aisha Abdulla Miran said, ‘KHDA is committed to supporting initiatives that empower students to make informed decisions about their higher education journeys, and GETEX serves as a vital resource for both students and the higher education sector.”

‘We welcome students and visitors to stop by the KHDA stand to learn more about international higher education choices right here in Dubai. The 38 universities that are licenced and accredited by KHDA offer more than 650 programmes ranging from business and life sciences to gaming and AI. Enrolments at Dubai’s private universities grew by a record 12% this year, reflecting the city’s strong reputation for high quality higher education choices in the region, attracting future leaders and nurturing a hub for knowledge and innovation’ she added.

This yea
r’s highlights also include the second Academia Industry Innovation Conference, which is being hosted under the theme ‘Educating Future Leaders and Innovators’, with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence. Along with multiple workshops, seminars, and discussions for attendees, there will be an AI hackathon, AI startup showcase, youth career counselling, a youth internship fair, AI innovation awards, and a roundtable discussion with educators and other professionals. Furthermore, students will benefit from over 30 seminars on higher education, guiding them towards their desired academic paths.

Tanya Mokle, Director of GETEX, stated, ‘With more new courses, universities, and themes each year, we continue to grow in an effort to give students better education options to secure their future. GETEX has always been committed to supporting students and helping them choose their career paths, as well as bolstering the future of young adults with training and professional options available locally and abroad. T
his year, we are also pleased to welcome 27 Indian Universities, 25 Chinese universities and over 20 universities from Russia and the CIS Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), has once again reiterated their commitment to be accessible to students and anyone interested in pursuing an education in Dubai.”

GETEX 2024 is set to offer students in the UAE, as well as families and professionals of all ages, the opportunity to interact with regional and international educational institutions from over 40 countries, including USA, India, UK, Russia, China, Australia, Turkey, Malaysia, Germany, Canada, and Hungary, promising first-hand knowledge about diverse academic offers and admission benefits.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi University (ADU) hosted its first edition of the International Conference on Environment Design, Material Science and Engineering Technologies (EDMSET), held in collaboration with the International Experts for Research Enrichment and Knowledge Exchange (IEREK).

The three-day conference, which concluded today at ADU’s Dubai campus, provided attendees with a platform to engage in discussions and foster innovation across various fields, including mechanical engineering, architecture, computation, automation, aerospace engineering, and environmental resilience. Additionally, before the conference, 150 research papers were submitted by subject-matter experts and presented during the EDMSET.

Over 200 attendees from 59 countries participated during the three-day conference. Numerous sessions and workshops focused on key tracks, including technology and sustainability, sustainable materials and techniques, engineering and fabrication techniques, art, creativity, interior design, fashion, media
production, sustainable urban futures, and enhancing urban sustainability.

In addition to topics on renewable energy, environmental integration and impacts, sustainable living through green solutions and technologies, and sustainable design and construction.

During the conference, the University’s College of Engineering organised a workshop titled ‘Dynamics of Motion’. The workshop was designed to explore the dynamic movement within urban open spaces, employing advanced spatial configurational analysis to understand and simulate the intricate patterns of motion that define interactions with the urban environment.

Professor Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor of ADU, expressed his pleasure in hosting the first edition of the conference alongside IEREK, which signifies a pivotal step towards a more sustainable future for generations to come.

“At ADU, we are committed to optimising education on sustainability to provide both our students and faculty members with the necessary knowledge and skills to contribute to the
global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UAE’s sustainability agenda,” he added.

Source: Emirates News Agency

Lebanon’s state-run news agency on Wednesday heaped praise on ties with its Kuwaiti counterpart, describing these relations as “enduring” and for the betterment of pan-Arab journalism.

The National News Agency (NNA) and Kuwait’s state-run KUNA news agency share similar ideologies that promote the concept of “free journalism,” albeit within established rules and regulations, NNA chief Ziyad Kharfash said as he paid a visit to KUNA’s bureau in the Lebanese capital.

Cooperation within Arab news agencies has been on the rise as part of efforts to ensure “accuracy and trust” when providing information to the general public, which runs the gamut from reports covering health to tourism and the environment, he underlined.

On day-to-day operations at the Beirut-based news agency, he said staff there bear in mind the nation’s “best interests” when covering news stories, in a country renowned for cultural, political and religious diversity, he added.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

The Israeli occupation forces Wednesday closed the Ibrahimi Mosque in the southern West Bank city of Hebron for the Muslim worshippers under the pretext of the Jewish holidays while opening it only for Jewish prayers, for two days starting today.

The director of the Ibrahimi Mosque, Moataz Abu Sneineh, denounced the decision to close the Mosque, considering it a blatant violation of its sanctity, and a provocative attack on the right of Muslims to access their places of worship.

The occupation forces also tightened security measures and closed all military checkpoints and electronic gates leading to the Mosque, to secure the colonists’ celebrations of the Jewish holiday of Passover in the Mosque and its courtyards.

Eyewitnesses confirmed that the occupation forces were deployed at all entrances leading to the Mosque, to secure the arrival of the colonists to the city of Hebron and archaeological areas under the pretext of celebrating Jewish holidays, adding that some markets in the Old City were also close
d.

It is noteworthy that the occupation completely closes the Mosque for 10 days a year, under the pretext of Jewish holidays, and takes away the rights of Palestinian worshipers.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

An earthquake measuring 4.8 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Wednesday the Kermadec Islands off the coast of New Zealand.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

There have been no reports of casualties or material losses due to the earthquake.

The Kermadec Islands often experience strong earthquakes, the last of which was in March 2023, with a magnitude of 5.5.

Source: Qatar News Agency