UAE- Technology powerhouses converge on Middle East's premier education exhibition

2/11/2016 7:38:15 AM

(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))

DUBAI 11th February 2016 (WAM) -- Leading global technology stalwarts are converging on GESS Dubai to showcase the very latest advances in the education sector as experts estimate that the technology spend in the region could reach US$150 billion in the next five years.

The 9th edition of GESS Dubai is taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 1st - 3rd March.

Among those that have confirmed participation in the leading regional education exhibition and conference include Benq Bosch Brother Casio Edutech Epson Google Hitachi Intel Education LEGO Education LG MacGraw-Hill Microsoft Panasonic Pearson Promethean Samsung Sharp Middle East SMART Technologies Sony and VEX Robotics.

As the leading regional business platform for connecting suppliers of educational supplies and solutions with key decision-makers in schools throughout the region GESS Dubai has paved the way for schools in the Gulf to keep up with technological advances that make teaching and learning more engaging and effective.

"In gathering the world's technology superpowers and connecting them with teachers and school decision-makers in the GCC we hope we can contribute to the advancement of the education sector in this part of the world and raise quality standards to a level that is on a par with the best in the world" said Matt Thompson Project Director F&E Group organisers of GESS Dubai. "Our theme this year is Shaping the Future of Education and we have a distinct opportunity to do that by helping schools adopt the technologies that will make them effective learning hubs of the future."

The Gulf region is at the forefront of technology-driven education initiatives in the Middle East with such programmes as the UAE's Smart Learning Initiative which aims to provide personal tablets to all K-12 government schools by 2017 and Qatar's Supreme Education Council's e-Bag project which provides students and teachers with tablets to enhance learning and reduce school bag weight. Already over 90% of GCC educational institutions use laptops and tablets while 60% have 'Bring Your Own Device' policies for students according to IDC.

GESS Dubai is the region's premier showcase for educational supplies and solutions and also includes an extensive world-class educational CPD certified programme to help teachers educators and academics of all levels develop their skills and gain insight from international experts.

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