SPL exhibition brings together over 20 universities in the UAE

The seventh edition of University Major Discipline Exhibition, organised by Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL), kicked off on Monday at the Sharjah Book Authority headquarters.

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The exhibition brings together more than 20 public and private universities from across the UAE, offering direct access to academic programmes, scholarship options, and insights into emerging job markets.

Running through Sept. 25 under the theme “A World in Two: Take Your Major to a New Dimension,” the four-day event targets high school and postgraduate students, scholarship applicants, and parents.

It features more than 24 interactive sessions on leadership, academic skills, and applied innovation, including a virtual reality zone for medical education developed in collaboration with Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences.

The opening day featured sessions designed to support students in making informed academic and career choices. Hamad Abdullah Al Kaabi, Head of Defence Communication at Zayed Military University, led a workshop on critical thinking and research writing, which also included an overview of scholarship types and requirements.

Dr Ata Hassan Abdulrahim, Director of Continuing Education at Al Qasimia University, gave a talk outlining how to choose a major, focusing on interest, aptitude, academic difficulty, future opportunities, and the value of expert advice.