More than 1,700 students from schools across the United Arab Emirates attended the Gulf News Edufair in Abu Dhabi over two days, as families continued to visit the event to learn more about higher education opportunities. The education fair, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel and Resort on Abu Dhabi Corniche, remained busy throughout the weekend. Students, parents, and teachers explored university booths and spoke with admission teams about courses, scholarships, and future career pathways. Many students arrived with clear plans for their future studies, while others used the event to better understand the options available before making final decisions.…
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