Dubai: The sudden shift to distance learning and work from home forced by the COVID-19 pandemic has turned the focus on science and technology for students, universities and employers, UAE-based education experts said on International Day of Education today.
Tech degrees and jobs in data science, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and related fields have seen a surge in demand, the experts said, noting universities themselves have had to enhance their online teaching to cope with the pandemic, which had closed campuses. The rise in online degrees and distance teaching has also increased the need for quality control and accreditation systems.
Their Education Day endeavour enlightens students about career opportunities in the industry and contributes to the Imagine the Future of the UAE 2071 initiative that aims to inspire university students to develop ideas, shaping the future of the country and society
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Enriching the maritime industry and fostering its growth
As part of its vision to support the breakbulk and project cargo industry, Breakbulk Middle East (BBME), the GCC’s leading breakbulk and project cargo event has tied up with leading players in the education sector for its sixth edition. Their primary goal is to enhance the professional competencies of students and the youth, who hope to be a part of the industry that is one of the most important pillars for a sustainable economy.
Breakbulk Middle East 2021’ cooperates with leading universities for sixth edition
DUBAI, 3rd January, 2021 (WAM) Breakbulk Middle East (BBME), the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) leading breakbulk and project cargo event, is cooperating with leading players in the education sector for its sixth edition, to enhance the professional competencies of students and those youths who hope to be part of the industry, which is one of the key pillars of a sustainable economy.
Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the two-day event, which will take place on 9th and 10th February, 2021, will aim to promote the growth of the industry by educating young aspiring professionals. Through the Education Day initiative, BBME will bring together students from leading universities and academies in the region, as well as prominent local, regional and international leaders of the industry.
As part of its vision to support the breakbulk and project cargo industry, Breakbulk Middle East (BBME), the GCC’s leading breakbulk and project cargo event has tied up with leading players in the education sector for its sixth edition.