Press Releases

F&E, the organisers of GESS, the region’s leading education event, has announced that it will move the show to Abu Dhabi in 2011, in response to growing demand from both public and private educational institutions in the UAE. GESS 2011 will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC) from 26-28 April 2011.

• Region's leading Education Event sees 15% increase in visitor numbers
• 25% of floor space for GESS 2011 already reserved

For the third consecutive year, GESS, the region’s leading education event, has attracted an increase in visitor numbers with footfall rising by 15% over the three day period. Now in its third year, GESS has succeeded in establishing itself as a must attend event for both the region’s education professionals as well as local and international educational solutions providers.

The Global Education Forum (GEF), the premier event for the region’s growing education sector, has received the official support of the Emirates Foundation for the third consecutive year. The philanthropic organisation, established by the Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi will partner with GESS to help stimulate intellectual growth and increase access to educational and technological resources in the UAE.

GESS 2010 and the Gulf Education Forum were officially inaugurated by His Excellency Hamaid Mohamed Al Qutami, the UAE Minister of Education. The region’s leading education show organised by F&E, has attracted more than 200 exhibitors from 27 countries and has seen an increase in pre registration for this year’s event.

Representatives from Education Ministries within the GCC were also in attendance at the opening day of the show, while more than 4,000 local and regional educational professionals are expected to visit the show.

GESS, the region’s leading education exhibition was officially launched today at a press conference held by organisers F&E and supported by the Ministry of Education. Now in its third year, GESS will welcome more than 200 exhibitors from 27 countries to showcase the latest in educational solutions available on the market from 23-25th February 2010 at Airport Expo, Dubai.

As a founder of GESS, the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) returns once again to bring visitors the UK Pavilion, a dedicated zone featuring over 30 of Britain’s most successful and innovative educational suppliers. Taking place in Dubai, GESS runs from 23 – 25 February brings together international educationalists and suppliers.

This year’s Global Education Forum (GEF), held in partnership with the Ministry of Education and F&E, the organisers of the region’s foremost education forum, has revealed a world class line up of key note speakers for this year’s event. GEF brings renowned international speakers to the region to address the key areas of education reform and development.

In partnership with the Ministry of Education, F&E, the organisers of the Global Education Forum (GEF) have secured leading Arab educationalists as key note speakers at this year’s event. GEF, which is the the only conference for education professionals in the UAE and the GCC states, will bring together four of the region’s most prominent Arab educationalists for the first time.

Dubai, UAE; 3rd February, 2010: Adding to the growing list of exhibitors taking part in the region’s leading education event, Xerox Emirates has confirmed its participation at GESS 2010 (Gulf Educational Supplies and Solutions). The company will showcase its tailor made solutions which have helped educational institutions around the world streamline their work flow, reduce operational cost and increase productivity.

Microsoft Gulf today announced that it will showcase its latest academic software at GESS 2010 (Gulf Educational Supplies and Solutions), the Middle East’s premier educational supply and solutions event. The technology vendor’s presence at the event is in line with its efforts to provide access to high-quality education experiences through technology.