The national Qualifications Authority (NQA) will participate in the three- day International Education Show-Sharjah to be held for the period 11-13 February 2015 under the patronage of His Highness Dr. Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi, The Ruler of Sharjah.

A further promoting approach for the concept of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and its policies, the NQA's first participation falls as well within the implementation of its strategic and operational plans to directly interact with the various segments of the UAE society, and to introduce its key role in enhancing the quality of education and training outcomes. Serving as a launch pad for employment and successful careers, the event will showcase NQA's perception in matching up education and training outcomes and initiatives to the demands in the labor market, advancing the role of innovation by education and training providers, and qualifying the UAE nationals to better meet the requirements of 2021 Vision of socio- economic development and competitive knowledge economy.

Dr. Thani Almeheiri, Director General of NQA, said that the 11th edition of the Show will provide a viable platform whereby NQA can highlight its strategic view, advise visiting students on the latest fundamental and structural changes the education and training sector is witnessing worldwide, and guide them towards the right educational and employment careers.

Dr.Thani added that "NQA is part of the UAE well- integrated and developed education system and as such its participation in this event which always attract leading local, regional and international educational institutions from Europe, USA, UK, and Asia, is indeed part of a comprehensive national endeavor dedicated to scale better our education and training development and growth at the international arena and to enrich the learning process, which will ultimately attract more foreign students and institutions to the country."

Interactive and engaging, "the NQA pavilion will shed light on the Authority's policies set to further boost the growth of the education and training sector such as achieving mutual recognition of UAE qualification at the national and international levels as mandated by its establishing Decree No 1 of 2010, and of attaining articulation between the three sectors of education and training. Advising undergraduate and postgraduate students,and those seeking valuable career opportunities,on their future learning pathways and increasing their awareness on the on- going needs for new skills imposed by the ever changing demands of the knowledge and information work environments will be a key task for the NQA team taking part in the event". Dr. AlMeheiri stressed. 

We accept Guest Posts

Download the Dubai City Guide iPhone mobile app

DubaiCityGuide.com is owned and managed by Cyber Gear