The UAE News Report
GCC education investment and demand for additional schools will be in focus ahead of GESS Dubai 2026, which takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from November 10 to 12.
In information supplied ahead of the event, organisers said Dubai is set to welcome 26 new private education institutions during the current academic year. They also highlighted a projection that the GCC will need more than 2,800 additional schools by 2029 as the region’s school-age population grows.
GESS stands for Global Educational Supplies and Solutions. Its pre-event briefing links the region’s growing education demand with investment in facilities, technology and services for learning.
Classroom technology and inclusion
Topics outlined in the organisers’ briefing include artificial intelligence in the classroom, investment and growth in early years education, inclusion for students of determination, and sustainability.
The briefing also highlights climate-ready classrooms, placing environmental considerations alongside technology and the needs of different learners.
November event at Dubai World Trade Centre
The 2026 exhibition will run for three days, from November 10 to 12. Ahead of the event, the organisers are drawing attention to the investment required as the region’s education sector expands.
