Our Businesses

Our strategy is focused on a commitment to lifelong education, while enabling organic growth across our existing institutions, expanding our geographic footprint within the GCC, and strategically enhancing our offerings in each education segment, ensuring we consolidate our position as a market-leading comprehensive education provider and strengthen our presence across all levels of learning.

Majed Al Mutairi

CEO – Almasar Alshamil Education

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Daycare Centers

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Schools

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Corporate Training Arms

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 UAE 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 in these segments, operating across 35 daycare centers, 10 special needs school partnerships and three universities (with seven campuses).

Higher Education

Special Education Needs

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 tertiary education group in Abu Dhabi, NEMA Holding, which operates Abu Dhabi University and Liwa College. Through our three universities, which offer degree courses 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.

Special Education Needs

Special Education Needs (SEN), which is critically important to support the healthy development of impacted individuals and maximize outcomes, 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 35 daycare centers and 10 special needs schools. 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.

NEMA Holding (“NEMA”)

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NEMA Holding (“NEMA”)

As the largest private tertiary education institution in Abu Dhabi, NEMA boasts campuses strategically located in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Dubai, across two universities: Abu Dhabi University and Liwa College.

With 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.

Our private higher education institutions cultivate a forward-thinking mindset which is central to our approach, as we drive growth through the generations by accelerated and innovative thinking to anticipate and shape the future locally, regionally, and globally.

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Middlesex University Dubai (“MDX”)

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Middlesex University Dubai (“MDX”)

Established in 2005, MDX is the first overseas campus of the internationally renowned Middlesex University in London.

The institution operates across two campuses, offering students from the GCC 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 education experience while residing in Dubai.

Through MDX, we are committed to fostering an environment where innovative thinking, creativity, and personal development are at the forefront, preparing our learners to be tomorrow’s leaders and innovators.

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Human Development Company (“HDC”)

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Human Development Company (“HDC”)

Human Development Company (“HDC”) is the leading provider of special care and education services in KSA.

HDC currently serves over 6,000 beneficiaries and has continuously extended its network of special care and education facilities.

Our network extends across eight provinces in KSA, namely Riyadh, the Eastern Province, Mecca, Aseer, Jazan, Jawf, Madinah and Qassim.

We take particular pride in caring for those with special education needs, providing access to knowledge and life experiences designed to foster personal growth, ethical understanding, and the versatility needed to manage future challenges.