Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company announced on Thursday that it will acquire a minority stake in UK private school operator Nord Anglia Education for $600 million. This investment is part of a global consortium led by the Swedish private equity firm EQT, which includes notable investors such as Neuberger Berman, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board,...
Rabdan Academy has made history by becoming the first higher education institution in the UAE to receive the prestigious Institutional Excellence Certificate “Validated by EFQM” from the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM). This achievement underscores the Academy’s commitment to excellence in education, training, and research, particularly in the fields of safety, security, defense, emergency...
In a significant development for the UAE’s education sector, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) announced that a total of 16 456 Golden Visas have been granted. This initiative is aimed at supporting exceptional students, educational specialists, and outstanding university graduates from both local and international institutions. Among the...
The United Arab Emirates is experiencing a notable improvement in its global university rankings, with four UAE institutions making it into the top 500 according to the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2025. This rise reflects the country’s strategic investments in education and research, as universities across the GCC, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar,...