SHARJAH: Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) has concluded its participation in the BETT education technology exhibition and conference held in London from 24th to 26th January.Joining the Sharjah Private Education Authority's pavilion, ECS showcased its experience organising and hosting major educational conferences and exhibitions, along with other specialised events that exemplify its expertise in diversifying the exhibitions sector.The ECS delegation, including Sultan Shattaf, Director of Sales and Marketing at Expo Centre Sharjah, and Gaurav Gadkar, Director of Educational Exhibitions at ECS, highlighted how the Centre furthers the exhibition sector's contribution to the growth of economic, commercial, and cultural sectors. Educational exhibitions represent a piece of this effort, and the Centre has garnered extensive experience in developing and organising national and international events in this field.One standout event by ECS is its annual International Education Show, renowned as one of the top higher e ducation events across the Middle East and responsible for attracting thousands of visitors to peruse the exhibits of more than 100 educational and academic institutions participating alongside the most prestigious local and international universities.Sultan Shattaf said ECS' participation in the exhibition proves its commitment to building partnerships with a host of exhibition organisers and its keenness to be present in international arenas that serve as major forums for the exchange of remarkable expertise and experiences on a global scale. The Centre is also eager to gain exposure to the best international practices in the specialised exhibition industry.During the show, the delegation held several work meetings with representatives of academic institutions and highlighted its educational events and the facilities and services it offers to participants and visitors.Source: Emirates News AgencySyria condemned the decision of some countries, on top the US, to suspend funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).'The decision is a blatant bias to the incitement campaign promoted by the Israeli occupation and implementation of its plans to liquidate the agency and end the services it provides to the Palestinian people,' Foreign and Expatriates Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.The ministry noted that the actions of these countries constitute a blatant aggression against human values amounting to collective punishment and reflect their abandonment of assuming the collective responsibility approved by the UN in providing support to the Palestinian refugees until a just solution to their cause is reached.Syria calls on these countries to reverse the funding suspension decision due to the serious repercussions it will have on the humanitarian situation of the Palestinian people, the ministry concluded.Source: National News Agency - Lebanon
