Najah 2026 Expands to Al Ain as Premier Higher Education Fair Marks Two Decades
The Middle East's leading higher education exhibition reaches its 20th edition with unprecedented geographical reach, bringing together over 100 universities across three emirates.
Najah, the Middle East’s foremost higher education fair, commemorates two decades of distinguished service to students, families and educational institutions with its most expansive edition to date. The 20th iteration of this seminal event will span three emirates, extending its established presence in Abu Dhabi and Dubai whilst inaugurating its first iteration in Al Ain, thereby establishing a comprehensive platform for higher education exploration across the UAE.
This year’s Najah series unfolds across the autumn months, commencing with Najah Abu Dhabi from 18 to 21 October at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, followed by Najah Dubai from 25 to 27 October at Dubai World Trade Centre. The pioneering Najah Al Ain will convene on 2 and 3 November at ADNEC Centre Al Ain, bringing higher education opportunities directly to the broader student community within the emirate.
Reflecting the evolving landscape of tertiary education, Najah 2026 assembles more than 100 universities representing over 20 countries, offering students, parents, educators and counsellors direct engagement with university admissions representatives, comprehensive scholarship information and detailed academic programme guidance. This year’s Abu Dhabi edition has been extended to four days, incorporating enhancements specifically designed to facilitate seamless access for school groups whilst enriching their overall experience.
Najah Al Ain will showcase more than 50 universities from across the globe, including institutions from the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Hungary and Malaysia, alongside leading UAE based establishments. This expansion reflects recognition of the significant student population within the city and its surrounding regions, democratising access to world class higher education guidance and opportunity.
The expansion arrives at a particularly significant moment for the UAE’s higher education sector. As technological advancement continues to reshape academic disciplines and evolve workforce requirements, students face increasingly sophisticated choices regarding their educational pathways. Najah provides an invaluable setting for navigating these complexities, enabling prospective scholars to examine emerging academic disciplines, evaluate international study pathways and explore the global professional opportunities that various qualifications unlock.
Underpinned by the strategic support of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Najah has established itself as the UAE’s pre eminent higher education forum, facilitating countless meaningful conversations between prospective students and world leading institutions over the past two decades.
Source: WAM