Business was brisk at this year’s ICEF Dubai Workshop, with agents from the region and educators holding some 3,900 targeted meetings. Outbound mobility from UAE is predicted to rise, along with the numbers choosing to study in the region.
Dr Ayoub Kazim, the managing director of Dubai International Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Village, said: “ICEF Dubai brings together educators and agents who represent thousands of prospective international students. This event provides them with the opportunity to meet and network while exploring the sheer breadth of options available in our market.”
Delegates could explore “the sheer breadth of options available in our market”
One hundred and seventy educators from 126 institutions attended, along with 184 agents from the Middle East, Turkey and Africa.
The region’s two most popular sectors, higher education (46% of all educators) and language study (39%), were most represented, unlike last year when more language schools attended. Reflecting the international feel, attendees hailed from 46 countries.
“Due to the scale of this industry it is often hard to make meaningful connections with education institutions, but at this ICEF workshop we were able to easily meet with many targeted institutions and sign agreements during our meetings,” said Naresh Kumar of Turning Point Studies, India.
