Shaping Futures

We are the leading provider of specialist education in the GCC, comprising the largest private provider of Higher Education in the UAE and the top Special Education Needs (SEN) provider in Saudi Arabia. We are proud to be part of the leading healthcare and education investor, Amanat Holdings, and across our institutions, we are committed to delivering high-quality education services that empower future generations and enable them to reach their full potential, fostering more inclusive and sustainable societies.

Almasar Alshamil Education is the premier specialized education provider in the GCC, delivering excellence at every stage of the learning journey. Whether in Higher Education, Special Education Needs, or Corporate Training, our education institutions invest in, create, and provide access to knowledge and life experiences.

Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil

Chairman – Almasar Alshamil Education

Strategy & Approach

We cater to students and beneficiaries from KG through to adults. We operate across the education value chain, with our current focus on Higher Education and Special Education Needs (SEN) in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Delivering positive social impact and lifelong education are core to our strategy and integral in our decision-making process. Our world-class educators empower future generations and ensure we deliver value for our students, beneficiaries and communities.

Our strategy centers on four key pillars:

Expanding our reach across Saudi Arabia by launching new daycare centers
Maximizing the reach of our existing centers within the communities they serve
Solidifying our position as the leading provider of higher education in the UAE and expanding our reach across domestic and international students
Identifying new opportunities to broaden our impact and reach future generations through education

As we expand and enter new business segments, we remain committed to our promise of providing an education experience that equips generations to achieve academic excellence and to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

How We Deliver

Our Businesses

We operate market-leading institutions across two key segments, Higher Education and Special Education Needs (SEN). With operations in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, we actively contribute to the realization of national growth strategies, including KSA’s Vision 2030 and the UAE’s National Strategy for Higher Education 2030. Our education institutions invest in, create, and provide access to knowledge and practical life experiences designed to foster personal growth, ethical understanding, and the versatility needed to manage future challenges. Through our highly regarded institutions in the region, Almasar Alshamil Education has grown to become the largest private provider of Higher Education in the UAE and the top Special Education Needs (SEN) provider in Saudi Arabia. We serve over 20,000 students and beneficiaries, operating across 36 daycare centers, 10 special needs school partnerships and three universities (with seven campuses).

Higher Education

Special Education Needs

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Higher Education

We are the leading private Higher Education provider in the UAE, comprising the largest private university in Dubai, Middlesex University Dubai, and the largest private tertiary education group in Abu Dhabi, NEMA Holding, which operates Abu Dhabi University, and Liwa College. Through our three universities, which offer undergraduate and post graduate degree courses, MBA’s and vocational training, we proudly serve our students, providing diverse, high-quality education experiences. Our higher education offering provides access to elevated knowledge and life experiences designed to foster personal growth, ethical understanding, and the versatility needed to manage future challenges.

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Special Education Needs

Special Education Needs (SEN), which is critically important to support the healthy development of impacted individuals and maximize outcomes for beneficiaries, remains underserved in the region. Addressing this gap, Almasar Alshamil Education has become a SEN pioneer in the region through Human Development Company (HDC), the largest private SEN provider in Saudi Arabia. Our SEN business segment operates 36 daycare centers and 10 special needs school partnerships. Collectively, we serve more than 6,000 beneficiaries across eight provinces in KSA. Through our nurturing SEN mission, we ensure those under our care are well-equipped to meet future needs with resilience and enthusiasm.

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Leadership

Our experienced management team and Board of Directors (BoD) bring a wealth of expertise from the education sector and other complementary industries.

Together, we are committed to growing Almasar Alshamil Education sustainably whilst delivering a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Our Social Impact

Sustainability and the promotion of social impact are an integral element of our overarching strategy and form a core part of our decision-making process. We work closely to ensure our goals are aligned with those of the communities we serve, fostering a positive societal impact while driving long-term sustainable value creation.

Environment

Social

Governance

Environment

Almasar Alshamil Education recognizes the importance of environmental stewardship. We strive to minimize our environmental footprint through responsible resource management and continuous improvement. We are actively implementing measures to conserve natural resources including reducing consumption, increasing waste recycling and exploring opportunities for carbon footprint reduction through technological advancements.

Social

Driving social impact and positively contributing to the communities we operate in sits at the core of our mission to be a leading education provider in the GCC. We recognize that we operate in a sector that is critically important to the overall well-being of society. That is why we focused on increasing access to the vital services that we offer and ensuring we create opportunities for local communities, while also supporting others in the community, including through the employment and training of local talent.

Governance

Our commitment to sustainable growth and long-term value creation is underpinned by our robust corporate governance framework and ethical standards, which ensure that all our operations have a positive impact on society.

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Latest News

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