Sharjah24: The second edition of the UAE Schools and Nursery Show was launched yesterday (Friday), May 17, at the Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS), and is slated to run until May 19.
Organised by ECS with the support of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and in collaboration with the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA), the event serves as a platform for showcasing and exploring the UAE’s private schools and education projects.
Held under the umbrella of the International Education Show, the UAE Schools and Nursery Show provides a holistic picture of the latest practices, systems, and methodologies in the education sector, offering valuable insights into the best courses and offers by private schools and educational centres across the country.
The event was officially inaugurated by HE Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Expo Centre Sharjah, in the presence of HE Walid Abdul Rahman Bukhatir, Second Deputy Chairman of the SCCI and HE Jamal Mohammed bin Huwaiden, member of the Board of Directors of SCCI.
Sultan Shattaf, Commercial Director of Expo Centre Sharjah, was also on hand to spearhead the event alongside Tariq Al Hammadi, Director of Government Communication at the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA), in addition to several government officials, dignitaries, and representatives from the organizing and supporting bodies.
The attendees toured the exhibition, inspected its stands and pavilions, and received briefings from educational institution representatives on key educational and training programmes and scholarships on display at the event.
The 3-day event features an extensive list of key players in the UAE education sector, including major educational institutions, schools, nurseries, and private educational centres.
The UAE Schools and Nursery Show presents a plethora of state-of-the-art educational and training programmes, in addition to after-school programmes, services of centres for disabled children, child development initiatives, and extracurricular activities.
It also provides an indispensable opportunity for parents to engage with representatives of various educational institutions, including private schools and specialised institutes to get acquainted with their advanced educational curricula, training programmes, and other diverse offerings, so they can opt for what best suits their children.
Abdullah Sultan Al Owais emphasised that the fact that Expo Centre Sharjah organises the event is a testament to the SCCI’s commitment to diversifying the exhibitions it supports across various sectors and services.
This includes efforts to advance the educational process in the emirate of Sharjah, highlighting the notable development in its education sector. The UAE Schools and Nursery Show provides a dedicated platform for educational institutions to showcase their programmes and promote their educational services to both parents and the community.
For his part, Sultan Shattaf noted that Expo Centre Sharjah organising the second edition of the UAE Schools and Nursery Show underscores the Centre's commitment to specialised exhibitions across all sectors, including private education, as the event highlights the most innovative projects and services within this important sector.
Following the significant success of its first edition, which saw a high turnout from representatives of various private education centres, schools, and institutes, this year’s exhibition has been set to assist parents seeking the best educational options for their children.
The UAE Schools and Nursery Show is also packed with a diverse array of cultural and creative activities and programmes that tailored for children.
The exhibition is open to visitors since Friday, May 17, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and continues to receive visitors on Saturday and Sunday (May 18, 19) from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
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