As an investor in education in the region, we see the growing need for accessibility. With more competency and skill-based learning trends emerging aimed at bridging the education to employment gap, we believe Amanat can play a key role in supporting governments to close that gap through its portfolio and in turn derive a higher return on investment than more traditional education models.

Nadim Salha
Investments Director

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Investments in Education Sector

c.24K

c.6.5K Beneficiaries and c.17.5K Students

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3 Universities and 10 Schools, 36 Daycare and Rehab Centers

Sector Overview

In recent years, an increasingly favorable operating environment coupled with the region’s solid demographic profile has seen the GCC’s K-12 and higher education sector represent an increasingly attractive investment opportunity for international investors and school operators. Growth has been driven by several factors ranging from the generic characteristics of the education sector such as its long-term revenue visibility to more GCC-specific factors. These include the roll-out of several government initiatives, the rising awareness of primary education, demand for more higher education options, the need for overall improvement in the quality of education, and an increase in the population, including that of expatriates.

Special Education and Care

The Special Education and Care (“SEC”) sector strengthens Amanat’s Education business by expanding it’s reach to cater for people of determination. The SEC sector remains nascent in the region with significant gaps in the quality of service and access for people in need. These factors, along with increasing awareness, earlier diagnosis, and reduced social stigmas, provide strong underlying growth drivers for the sector. Amanat aims to lead the development of the SEC sector in the region with the goal of enhancing quality and outcomes for this segment of the population while creating a lasting and meaningful social impact on the communities we operate in.

Higher Education

In recent years, an increasingly conducive and supportive operating environment, coupled with the region’s solid demographic profile, has enabled the GCC’s higher education sector to be an attractive opportunity for regional and global investors. Higher education has generally shown a strong resiliency through the pandemic period, with some institutions enjoying a net benefit stemming from lower mobility coupled with willingness from students to seek additional degrees and take additional courses and credit hours. Government initiatives have been aimed at increasing quantity and quality of the higher education options available, fostering the development of the regional sector and limiting the need for outbound mobility. The UAE is rapidly strengthening its position as an international higher education hub, as testified by the material increase in international students witnessed in our higher education portfolio.

K-12

The demand for private investors in the K-12 sector in the region continues to grow as governments aim to increase private participation in education. This has been further reinforced by a young and growing population and an increasingly affluent middle-class looking to spend on high-quality education. With significant progress visible in countries such as the UAE, other regional economies, such as KSA, are stepping up their efforts with several transformative measures being implemented to grow the private sector’s participation in this space.

Investment

Human Development Company (“HDC”)

https://hdc.com.sa/

Investment Date: October 2022
60%
Stake

Human Development Company (“HDC”)

The Human Development Company (“HDC”) is the leading provider of special care and education services covering educational, medical, and rehabilitation services in KSA. Since its establishment in 2007, HDC has adopted a strategic approach to expansion, underpinned by a codified, scientific, and technical infrastructure. HDC has served over 20k beneficiaries and has continuously extended its network of special care and education facilities. Today’s network includes 10 schools and 36 day-care centers and specialized rehabilitation medical clinics spread across six provinces in KSA, namely Riyadh, the Eastern Province, Mecca, Aseer, Jazan, and Qassim.

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10 Schools, 36 Daycare and Day care Centers

c. 6.4K

Beneficiaries

c. AED 262 MN

Amanat’s Investment

COLLAPSE

Investments

NEMA Holding (“NEMA”)

https://nemaholding.com/

Investment Date: March 2018
35%
Stake

NEMA Holding (“NEMA”)

As the largest private higher education institution in Abu Dhabi, NEMA boasts campuses strategically located in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Dubai. With an enrollment of exceeding 11k students and nearly two decades of experience across the higher education, vocational, and corporate training sectors, NEMA is dedicated to realizing its mission of emerging as the leading platform in the Arab world for higher education and comprehensive learning solutions.

2

Universities (5 campuses)

c. 11K+

Students

AED 330 MN

Amanat’s Investment

COLLAPSE

Middlesex University Dubai (“MDX”)

https://www.mdx.ac.ae/

Investment Date: August 2018
100%
Stake

Middlesex University Dubai (“MDX”)

Established in 2005, MDX is the first overseas campus of the internationally renowned Middlesex University in London. With a student body encompassing approximately 4,900 individuals, the institution operates across two campuses, offering students from the GCC region and beyond the opportunity to pursue a high-caliber UK degree and enjoy an unparalleled student life. This degree is validated and monitored through the same system as its London counterpart, providing students with a top-tier educational experience while residing in Dubai.

1

University (2 campuses)

c. 5.4K

Students

AED 419 MN

Amanat’s Investment

COLLAPSE

Divestments

Taaleem Holdings PJSC (“Taaleem”)

https://www.taaleem.ae/

Investment Date: April 2016 & December 2017 , Divestment Date: April 2021
21.7%
Stake

Taaleem Holdings PJSC (“Taaleem”)

Taaleem Holdings PJSC (“Taaleem”) is one of the largest providers of early learning, primary and secondary education in the UAE with approximately 9,000 students spread across 8 institutions, six of which are located in Dubai and two in Abu Dhabi. It enjoys a reputation for premium education across multiple curricula, including British, American and International Baccalaureate, as well as a multi-lingual early childhood program

AED 198 MN

Amanat’s Investment

AED 350 MN

Amanat’s Divestment

COLLAPSE

Our Diverse Portfolio

Investment: NEMA

Higher Education

Investment: BEGiN

Education Technology

Investment: CMRC Real Estate

Healthcare Real Estate

Investment: CMRC

Post-Acute Care & Rehabilitation

Investment: MDX

Higher Education