Day 2 of GN Edufair comes to an end and what a fantastic day it has been! With a chock-a-block roster of activities the premier education fair offered everything from fireside chats on financial roadmaps for global education to exploring real-world skills to tackle real-world challenges and unlocking opportunities for students. All this ideated, discussed and deliberated upon 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 as it happened!
Incredible visitor turnout marks high point as Day 2 of Edufair wraps up
Day 2 of Edufair ended on a high note, with a huge number of visitors, including parents and students flocking to the event. The day proved to be a resounding success for exhibitors and attendees alike, with dynamic panel discussions and engaging fireside chats standing out as highlights. The event offered invaluable opportunities for learning, networking, and exploring future prospects in education.
Looking forward to Day 3, which promises another exciting line-up of events and activities at Edufair.
Final session on Day 2 of GN Edufair now on
"We have the Phoenix Skills Recruitment Programme that offers financial training for staff from the Big 3," says Sanjay Sagar, faculty for the CFA and ACCA, Phoenix Financial Trading, while making a presentaion on the topic "Jump-start your career with finance qualifications."
Panel discussion on the topic From mid-career to C-suite: Harnessing the power of executive degrees, in session at GN Edufair
"The biggest challenge for a mid-career executive is opportunity cost," says Kush Ahuja, Head of Eurasia and Middle East, ACCA, among the panelists headlining the discussion on the topic "From mid-career to C-suite: harnessing the power of executive degrees".
Crowds continue to throng the fair grounds at 5pm on Day 2 at GN Edufair
Turkish national and UAE expat visits GN Edufair to explore options for his daughter
Turkish national and UAE resident Taner Cetinkaya, visits Gulf News Edufair, looking for possible university options for his 11th grade daughter Didem, at Day 2 of Gulf News Edufair
3rd session on navigating pathway programmes to top univetsities, now on at GN Edufair
"If parents are choosing a foundation programme for their children, be sure to look at the providers, the accredition that they offer as well as the progression rate for their students," says Miljana Jovanovic, Senior Recruitment Manager, INTO Global, one of the panelists taking part in the panel discussion, Pathway programmes to top universities - Unlocking global opportunities.
Next panel on Day 2 at GN Edufair about unlocking global opportunities at 4pm
The 1st panel discussion comes to an end. Next panel on the topic Pathways programmes to top universities: Unlocking global opportunities, starts at 4pm and includes panelists from INTO Global, OnCampus and Study Group, moderated by Varun Jain, CEO, UniHawk.
1st panel discussion for Day 2 at GN Edufair in session
Fostering critical thinking and encouraging students to look at real-life cases part of the discourse at the 1st panel discussion on Day 2 of GN Edufair, on the topic "Academia to Career: Real-world skills for real-world people".
What's inside the goody bag at GN Edufair?
Cybersecurity, robotics register high interest among students visiting GN Edufair, says RIT Dubai Student Enrollment Counsellor
Families visit GN Edufair to build an education road map for their children
Only 1 in 2 parents have a financial plan in place for their children: Neha Ghai, HSBC
According to the recently published HSBC Quality of Life Report 2024, the cost of a university education can range from 20 to 60 percent of the required savings for retirement. Since the report suggests that the average expected cost of a 3 to 4-year degree costs $192,000 (Dh705,000) to $256,000 (AED 940,000) per child, planning ahead is crucial. However, despite such a substantial amount being required, the shocking statistic from the report is that only 1 in 2 had an actual plan in place. Read more about the report here.
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
Al Ain Juniors School student would love to explore higher education ops in UAE
"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."
GN Edufair the perfect platform to raise student awareness on best higher education options: Reshi Menon, Unihawk
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, 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
GN Edufair offers excellent networking opportunities, says Academic & Career Counsellor
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 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, 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."
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!
