The 19th edition of the International Education Show, held at Expo Centre Sharjah, concluded on Saturday with an impressive attendance of over 25,000 visitors over a span of four days. Students and parents eagerly attended the event to explore a wide range of exceptional educational opportunities offered by more than 100 academic institutions and renowned national and international universities.
Expo Centre Sharjah organized the event with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Notably, the Ministry of Education, the Sharjah Private Education Authority, and various esteemed universities from the UAE, Canada, the UK, Bahrain, Malaysia, India, Cyprus, and other countries actively participated in the event.
Prospective students were presented with a diverse selection of cutting-edge university majors and educational programs, including medicine, engineering, nursing, petroleum geoscience, sustainable and renewable energy, information technology, and applied medical sciences. Participating universities also provided grants, discounts on quality university programs, and numerous study abroad options.
Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, the CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, expressed his satisfaction with the success of the 19th edition of the International Education Show. The remarkable turnout of visitors and the strong involvement of top national and international universities further solidify its reputation as a leading higher education event in the UAE and the region. Additionally, the event’s significance was heightened by the growing role of education as a crucial driver of sustainable development and knowledge-based economies.Numerous participating institutions affirmed the exhibition’s pivotal role in providing them with a platform to promote their educational and training programmes to a wide spectrum of visitors, exchange expertise and experience, and learn about contemporary educational approaches, trends, and practices. Furthermore, the event gave universities the opportunity to interact directly with prospective students and explain their registration procedures and academic programme offerings in detail.
During the event, students were afforded excellent opportunities to select from a range of higher education programmes, obtain academic scholarships, and learn more about the entrance requirements of top local and foreign universities. In addition, prominent advisors and academic professionals delivered several seminars and workshops.