Dubai: Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Dubai Knowledge Park, and Dubai International Academic City presented Dubai's higher education offerings at the recently concluded European Association for International Education (EAIE) Conference and Exhibition in Sweden. This participation was part of the Study Dubai stand.
According to Emirates News Agency, the EAIE Conference and Exhibition is a major event in Europe that brings together professionals from the global higher education sector to network, learn, and explore partnership opportunities. Dr. Wafi Dawood, CEO of the Strategic Development Sector at KHDA, highlighted Dubai's status as a leading destination for transnational higher education, hosting the largest number of international branch campuses worldwide. With 40 universities from 15 countries, Dubai offers a wide selection of degree options, enhancing the diversity and flexibility of its education ecosystem.
Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi, Senior Vice President of Dubai Knowledge Park and Dubai International Academic City, part of TECOM Group, emphasized the growth in the European student community, which has seen an annual increase of over 30 percent for the 2024-25 academic year. He noted that Dubai's educational districts are becoming key hubs for global educators and talent, promoting collaborative learning.
Dubai hosts esteemed European institutions such as Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Birmingham, University of Strathclyde Business School, and EM Normandie Business School. These institutions contribute to Dubai's ambition to be a global centre for knowledge and innovation, aligning with the goals of Dubai Plan 2033 and its social and economic agendas.