British Council UAE held their annual Education UK exhibition in November 2016 at Le Royal Meridien Hotel, Abu Dhabi and Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai. .

EDUKEX 2016 UAE hosted representatives from 30 UK institutions who positively engaged with an audience of prospective students, parents, high school counsellors and working professionals providing the audience with information on studying in the UK. EDUKEX 2016 UAE was sponsored by British Council IELTS.

The event attracted around 1300 visitors thanks in part to the media interest and marketing campaign. Alongside the main exhibition, presentations were held, about IELTS and How to apply for a Student Visa.