Gulf News EduFair 2023 in Dubai: Day 1 in pictures

Abdul Hamid Ahmad, CEO & EIC & Executive Director Publications, Gulf News, Dr. Eesa Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai and Sherif Mousa, Acting Chief Transformation Officer, Zayed University, at the inauguration of the Gulf News Edufair 2023 at Ritz Carlton, DIFC, Dubai.

The Gulf News Edufair, UAE’s largest gathering of the education community, got off to a flying start in Dubai on Friday.

The education fair - which brought 50 educators and institutions under one platform – saw parents and students come together to discuss opportunities future opportunities in higher education.

The Gulf News Edufair, being held at the Ritz Carlton, Dubai, is expected to see more than 8,000 visitors over the three-day event.

Exhibitors and students at Gulf News Edufair 2023.

Abdul Hamid Ahmad, CEO & EIC & Executive Director Publications, Gulf News, said: “Year on year, the GN Edufair reaches new milestones with an increasing number of exhibitors, products and services being shown under one roof. In this year’s GN Edufair, parents and students who are looking for colleges and educational institutions in the UAE or abroad will find a wide range of institutions which offer education in all fields.

Dr Bastaki said the Gulf News Edufair is one of the best platforms that enables educators to showcase their degrees and courses for students. “Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity are some key areas that educators are promoting as an educational programme.”

The first day of the Gulf News Edufair saw panel discussions to discuss Aritfical Intelligence and how to make learning accessible for students.One key discussion was on the impact of generative AI on students and educators. Dr. Ekaterina Kochmar, Assistant Professor, Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, said: “About 59 per cent of teachers agree that ChatGPT will have legitimate educational uses that they cannot ignore. Sixty eight per cent of students think generative AI can help them become better students, and 75 per cent think it will help them learn faster.”

From left , Dr. Rita Zgheib, Assistant Professor, Computer Science, Canadian University, Prof. Dr. Elango Rengasamy, Professor of Finance & Associate Dean, Global Business Studies (GBS) Dubai, Michael Gallimore, Head of Campus at De Montfort University Dubai, DeMontFort University, Dr. Sudhir Rana, Associate Professor Marketing and Strategy, Gulf Medical University, and Anil Ahluwalia, Academic Head, DeMont Institute of Management & Technology, at the panel ‘Address the skill gap and future proof the fields of study’.

David George, Commercial Publishing Gulf News, said: “Education is not just the responsibility of our schools and universities. It is a collective responsibility that we all share, and one that requires collaboration and partnership. That is why we are so delighted to see such a diverse and impressive group of sponsors and exhibitors here today at Gulf News Edufair 2023.”

Over three action-filled days, students, parents and professionals will get an exceptional opportunity to explore over 1,500 industry-relevant degrees from some of the world’s best institutions, interact with career counsellors; and gain free access to some of the UAE’s top education thought leaders to track the trends shaping the education sector.

Exhibitors and students at Gulf News Edufair 2023.

Parents and Students at Gulf News Edufair 2023 at Ritz Carlton, DIFC, Dubai. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News