Country Insights: United Arab Emirates

This is the final episode in a special three-episode series in partnership with IDP. Each episode explores a country where IDP works to connect students with institutions in the United States. 

So far, we've heard from experts in Nigeria and Vietnam. In this episode, NAFSA's Joann Ng Hartmann is in conversation with Ferwen Tadesse, who is senior office manager for IDP in Abu Dhabi. They cover the big picture of the market in the UAE in the last several years, trends in fields of study, building credibility and trust, and more.

For an even deeper dive, visit the NAFSA bookstore online to find the new NAFSA-IDP Country Insights Reports. These intelligence reports offer a comprehensive analysis of the key macro-level factors shaping student demand—including demographic trends, economic conditions, labor market dynamics, and the evolving education system.