Over 100 varsities take part in ‘Najah Dubai’

Over 100 leading universities from North America, Europe, Asia, and the region have participated in the “Najah Dubai 2025” held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

The 3-day highly anticipated exhibition was inaugurated by Dr Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

This year’s edition is being held with the strategic support of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, which, through this strategic partnership, seeks to enhance the readiness of Emirati students to transition from classrooms to the workplace. The collaboration aims to foster a culture of informed academic choice based on future skills and national economic needs, in line with the UAE’s vision to build a flexible, sustainable, and industry-connected education ecosystem.

The opening day witnessed a record turnout of students, parents, and academic advisers, who attended to explore the latest academic programmes and career guidance tools, at a time when the world is undergoing rapid technological, economic, and labour market transformations. The event aligns with the UAE’s national education strategy, which focuses on strengthening digital literacy and technical skills, supporting entrepreneurship and innovation, and embedding the principles of sustainability.

The ministry’s support for the exhibition is in line with its ongoing efforts to expand international academic partnerships and empower Emirati students to access the world’s top universities and programmes. It also aims to introduce them to emerging disciplines shaping the future of the knowledge economy, such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, health sciences, and advanced technology.

This year’s edition of Najah stands out for its international diversity and emphasis on experiential engagement.

More than 100 universities from across North America, Europe, Asia, and the MENA region are in attendance, many of them participating in the UAE for the first time. This allowed students to explore an unprecedented range of programmes — spanning medical sciences, communication, technology, and more. The global representation reflects Dubai’s growing role as a crossroads for students looking to pursue higher education both locally and abroad. Building on last year’s success, the exhibition offers an even more immersive platform for exploring the latest in higher education. Students can take part in career-mapping workshops, attend seminars on future-proofing their careers through innovative academic programmes, and gain practical insights from panel discussions featuring leading educators and industry experts.