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GN Edufair Oct Edition Day 2: Exciting panel discussions and fireside chats in store

From real-world skills to global opportunity, panels offer good mix of topics on trend



Students interact with exhibitors on Day 2 of GN Edufair
Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/ Gulf News

Welcome to Day 2 of GN Edufair! It's a chock-a-block roster of activities on the 2nd day of the premier education fair with fireside chats on financial roadmaps for global education to exploring real-world skills to tackle real-world challenges and unlocking opportunities for ststudents, all ideated and discussed by representatives from premier universities in the UAE and abroad as well as the best education minds.

Catch up on all the action on Day 2!

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First session on Day 2 of Edufair to start in 5 minutes

It's a fireseide chat that kicks off the round of discussions on day 2 at GN Edufair. The theme, A Financial Roadmap for Global Education, is a critical topic concerning education and finance that's trending globally and here in the UAE. In session, Neha Ghai, Head of NRI - MENA Region, HSBC

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Al Ain Juniors School student would love to explore higher education ops in UAE

Elfa Elbushra, Al Ain Juniors School visits GN Edufair on Day 2
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"I want to study medicine in the UAE, but it’s sometimes difficult to get scholarships for medical courses," says Elfa Elbushra from Al Ain Juniors School as she makes visits the fair grounds on Day 2. "That’s why along with the UAE, I’m also exploring options elsewhere. However, if there are opportunities that would allow me to study here, I'd prefer that, as my family is here and I’m accustomed to this country. At Edufair, I am interacting with universities to find out about courses and scholarships."

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GN Edufair will help me explore study abroad as well as UAE options, says Al Ain Juniors School student

Muhammad Bin Mahmood, Al Ain Juniors School, gives two thumbs up at GN Edufair
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Muhammad Bin Mahmood, Al Ain Juniors School, is attending GN Edufair to make a clear and conscious decision whether he should study abroad or follow up on his higher education in the UAE. "I'm planning to study engineering and am currently undecided about whether to pursue my studies in the UAE or abroad, says Muhammad. That's why I’m attending Edufair, to explore my options with an open mind."

Students catch up on exciting higher education opportunities at GN Edufair

Students strike up a conversation with an exhibitor on Day 2 at GN Edufair. Excellent higher education options in streams as diverse as AI and health sciences as well as engineering and liberal arts provide fantastic options to explore career avenues
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GN Edufair offers excellent networking opportunities, says Academic & Career Counsellor

Parul Verma, right, with her colleagues at GN Edufair
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Parul Verma, Academic and Career Counsellor, JNR Jochore Pristine Private School is happy with the offerings at GN Edufair. "We have students interested in medicine, computer sciences, data analysis, AI, and robotics," says Parul. "There are just as many looking into business and finance. Edufair offers excellent networking opportunities and exposure to various universities, making it an amazing experience for students."

Excellent turnout by students on Day 2 of GN Edufair, and it's early hours yet

Students from JNR Jochore Pristine Private School interact with exhibitors at GN Edufair
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Students from JNR Jochore Pristine Private School throng the fair grounds at the H Dubai Hotel on Day 2 of GN Edufair, promising a lot of activity and footfall in hours to come.

GN Edufair offers excellent opportunities to explore options in business studies: Sacha Tariro, student

Sacha Tariro, left, with his friends at GN Edufair
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Sacha Tariro, a grade 12 student at JNR Jochore Pristine Private School was making the rounds of the fair grounds and impressed by everything on offer. "I explored my options for studying business after graduation at RIT and SP Jain School of Global Management," he says. "I visited the booths of Y-Axis and UniHawk as well, and chatted with their representatives to find out about international universities. This exhibition is an excellent opportunity for students in higher grades to discover and plan their future."

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The first group of students from UAE schools have started entering the fair grounds. Day 2 of GN Edufair is off to a great start!

Students interact with exhibitors in the morning hours of Day 2 of GN Edufair
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