Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the 23rd National Career Exhibition and the 17th International Education Show (IES) will kick off Tuesday at the Expo Centre Sharjah.

More than 75 educational and academic institutions along with government and private bodies will take part in both fairs

The two events are organised by the Expo Centre with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), from 19 to 21 October.

The International Education Show, which is held in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA), will be the best platform for educational institutions from across the region and world to spot the brightest talents who are willing to pursue higher studies in a variety of specializations in reputable institutions in different cities and countries

Thousands of students together with their parents are expected to flock to the event to find out more about the most prominent and latest higher education programs in a variety of disciplines, including medicine, engineering, management, recent studies programs, and others.

The Show is also regarded as a golden opportunity for students who are willing to obtain various scholarships and explore the admission requirements of national and international universities.

The National Career Exhibition, which is held in cooperation with Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS), provides valuable job opportunities offered by numerous entities, such as the UAE Armed Forces, Sharjah Department of Statistics and Community Development, Sharjah Police, Sharjah Human Resources Department, United Arab Bank, Emirates Islamic Bank, Emirates NBD, Etisalat, Sharjah Islamic Bank, and Sharjah Cooperative Society.

International Education Show 2021 opens its doors to visitors on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to 9 pm, and on Thursday from 3 pm to 9 pm, while the National Career Exhibition receives visitors 11 am to 6 pm On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3 pm to 9 pm.