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UAE experts explain all about the importance of higher education in the post-pandemic era
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Employers looking for professionals with natural flair for multi-tasking, expert says.
As the UAE makes a visible shift towards a knowledge-based economy, society is increasingly viewing colleges and universities as engines of local and regional economic growth, especially in a post-pandemic era.
Institutions of higher education provide jobs, purchase local goods and services and supply skilled graduates who may settle in the region and contribute to its productivity.
Veteran educationists in the country highlight how higher education is a great way for students to gain in-depth knowledge of a specific subject area, while also contributing to overall career success and progression.
Global EdTech, Smart Classroom market to reach $404bn
DUBAI, January 6, 2021 Covid-19 is accelerating the digital transformation of education sector, where technology is spearheading the growth of the global Educational Technology (EdTech) and Smart Classroom market to $404 billion in 2025, according to research reports. “EdTech is growing at 16.3% and will grow 2.5 times from 2019 to 2025, reaching $404 billion in total global expenditure. Even at this level, EdTech and digital expenditure will only make up 5.2% of the $7.3 trillion global education market in 2025,” said the report. The global education system is going for a massive disruption, experts at the recently-held EdX Accelerate Education Summit and Awards 2020, organised by QNA Marcom, told delegates. Hundreds of delegates attended the day-long digital summit.