Dubai Holding Investments, as a member of a consortium, has acquired a deal to buy UK-headquartered Nord Anglia Education, an international operator of high-end schools, in a deal worth $14.5 billion. The purchase is a strategic step in the education space, with Dubai Holding diversifying its global portfolio.
Nord Anglia runs over 80 private schools in over 30 countries, offering education from pre-school to secondary school. The acquisition highlights Dubai Holding’s increasing interest in the international education market, particularly in schools with high-end international curricula.
Industry players note that the move also complements Dubai Holding’s plan to invest in industries that support knowledge economies and create long-term sustainable growth. The acquisition is also likely to steer future partnerships among Nord Anglia schools and UAE-based education initiatives.
The consortium’s successful bid underscores the ongoing appetite among Gulf-based investors for world-class education assets, as demand for high-quality learning environments increases among globally mobile families.
