Strategy at a Glance

To scale the GCC’s leading listed healthcare and education business, delivering sustainable long-term value for shareholders through disciplined investment and operational excellence.

Our Strategic Priorities

Five pillars guiding capital allocation

Invest for Long-Term Growth

Deploy approximately AED 1.5 billion over the next three years into organic growth, greenfield developments and selective acquisitions.

Sustainable Shareholder Returns

Three-year dividend policy providing shareholders with attractive, predictable and sustainable returns.

Financial Discipline

Every investment assessed against rigorous return thresholds targeting 10%+ Return on Equity (ROE) while maintaining a strong balance sheet.

Scale Market-Leading Businesses

Expand healthcare and education businesses through organic growth, capacity expansion, new services and entry into high-demand market segments.

Portfolio Leadership
Strengthening our two core platforms

Cambridge Health Group
  • Expand the GCC’s leading post-acute care and rehabilitation platform
  • Regional expansion
  • International acquisition opportunities
Almasar Education
  • Accelerate higher education growth
  • Expand specialised education
  • Selective K-12 opportunities

Financial Ambition

AED 1.5B
Capital Deployment

10%+
Return on Equity

7%
Target Minimum Dividend Yield over the next three years based on issued share capital

Three-Year Dividend Policy

Annual dividend recommendation
Semi-annual distributions
7% Target Minimum Dividend Yield over the next three years based on issued share capital

*Subject to required approvals

Why Amanat?

Strong demographic and structural growth across the GCC

Healthcare and education are resilient, defensive sectors

Disciplined capital allocation

Proven operational and financial execution

Long-term value creation

FAQ

Investor & Media Q&A

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01  Why did Amanat announce a new strategy now?
Following the completion of our monetization cycle and portfolio optimisation, operational improvements and balance sheet strengthening, Amanat is entering a new phase focused on disciplined growth. The Company now has the financial capacity, operational capabilities and strategic focus to accelerate expansion while maintaining financial discipline.
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02  What has changed since the previous strategy?
The previous phase focused on transforming the portfolio and strengthening the Company’s foundations.

The new strategy focuses on accelerating growth through:

  • Organic expansion
  • Greenfield developments
  • Selective acquisitions
  • Operational excellence
  • Disciplined capital allocation
  • Sustainable shareholder returns
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03  Why is healthcare and education Amanat’s long-term focus?
Healthcare and education are among the most resilient sectors globally.

They benefit from:

  • Population growth
  • Ageing demographics
  • Rising healthcare demand
  • Increasing demand for quality education
  • Government investment
  • Growing private sector participation

These structural trends provide predictable long-term demand and attractive investment opportunities.

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04  Why is Amanat confident about future growth?
The Company has:

  • A strengthened balance sheet
  • Leading operating businesses
  • Strong cash generation
  • Experienced management teams
  • Attractive market positions
  • Significant organic expansion opportunities
  • A disciplined investment framework
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05  What does the planned AED 1.5 billion investment represent?
It is Amanat’s planned capital deployment over the next three years.

The investment will support:

  • Organic growth
  • Capacity expansion
  • New healthcare facilities
  • Selective acquisitions
  • Technology and operational improvements
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06  How will investment opportunities be selected?
Every investment must satisfy strict financial and strategic criteria.

The Company will assess:

  • Strategic fit
  • Financial returns
  • Cash generation
  • Operational synergies
  • Long-term value creation

Disciplined capital allocation remains central to the strategy.

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07  Why has Amanat introduced a three-year dividend policy?
The Board believes the Company has reached sufficient maturity to provide shareholders with greater visibility over future returns while continuing to invest for growth.

The policy demonstrates confidence in Amanat’s:

  • Financial strength
  • Cash generation
  • Growth outlook
  • Capital allocation framework
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08  Why target a 7% minimum dividend yield on issued share capital?
The Board believes this provides an attractive balance between rewarding shareholders today and preserving sufficient capital to fund future growth opportunities.

The objective is to deliver sustainable returns while maintaining financial flexibility.

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09  Why are dividends being paid semi-annually?
Semi-annual distributions provide shareholders with more regular cash returns and improve predictability, while remaining aligned with the Company’s long-term capital allocation strategy.
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10  How does Amanat balance growth with dividends?
The Company believes sustainable businesses should be capable of delivering both.

Growth investments remain the priority where attractive opportunities exist, while strong operating cash flows support regular shareholder distributions.

The strategy has been designed to achieve both objectives responsibly.

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11  Which sectors or geographies are priorities?
The Company’s primary focus remains healthcare and education across the GCC, while selectively evaluating opportunities in other markets where they complement Amanat’s existing businesses, strategic objectives and deliver attractive financial returns.

Creating lasting value through sustainable earnings growth, disciplined capital allocation, operational excellence, capacity expansions and long-term shareholder returns.