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The consortium has held preliminary talks with investors about an outright sale of the more than 20 percent stake after GEMS shelved its plan to list the schools operator in London. (Fajr Capital)

September 26th, 2018 - 08:21 GMT

Schools May Have Started, but GEMS Private Equity Investors Are Ringing the Exit Bells

A group of private equity investors, including Fajr Capital, Blackstone and Bahrain’s Mumtalakat, is weighing the sale of their combined stake in the emerging market business of UAE-based GEMS Education.

The spotlight will remain on Aramco's IPO in 2018, which will be the largest global IPO ever. (File/Photo)

June 24th, 2018 - 09:03 GMT

UAE and Saudi Arabia Set to Stimulate IPO Boom

Dubai has enjoyed the fastest growth of any city in the region over the past 20 years, on the back of urbanisation and building a financial system. (Shutterstock)

April 30th, 2018 - 10:00 GMT

Top 5 Most Self-Made Billionaires in GCC

As many as nine companies in the UAE are likely to raise funds through IPOs this year. (Ben Job/ Reuters)

March 19th, 2018 - 12:14 GMT

UAE Companies Could Raise $9 Billion From IPOs in 2018

About 12 Saudi and 9 UAE companies could potentially list on local exchanges in 2018. (AFP/ File)

February 19th, 2018 - 11:47 GMT

Saudi Arabia, UAE to Drive Middle East’s IPOs in 2018

The 2017 list of the top Indian business leaders comprised 100 business owners and 50 executive management. This year, for the first time, the list also highlighted young business leaders who are leading their family-owned businesses. (Forbes)

May 15th, 2017 - 08:27 GMT

Top 100 Indian Business Leaders of the Arab World 2017 Revealed by Forbes Middle East

For ICON Founder Salma Sakhnini, "emphasis on further education applies even more so for women, because women are paid less and still have to work hard to prove themselves in the workplace." (Pexels)

May 2nd, 2017 - 02:23 GMT

Why Women in the Middle East Need Education More Than Men Do

Buoyed by a growing population of both locals and expats, the total number of schools in the region is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4 per cent from 2013 to 2020.

July 4th, 2014 - 01:09 GMT

Overhaul or overkill? Gulf countries to spend $150 billion on education reform

If the long-term growth trend of a seven per cent increase in student enrollments in private schools continues until when Dubai wishes to host World Expo 2020, Dubai’s private schools will have a student population of more than 360,000.

October 22nd, 2013 - 11:51 GMT

Given the exploding demand for education, should the UAE go for more schools or more online courses?

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December 13th, 2010 - 12:33 GMT

President bill Clinton launches education foundation to impact 10 million children

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October 5th, 2010 - 02:33 GMT

GEMS Education supports BETT Middle East as a Knowledge Partner

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September 28th, 2010 - 02:31 GMT

Kingdom School and Gems education announce partnership

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September 28th, 2010 - 02:30 GMT

Kingdom School and Gems Education Announce Parternship