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Gulf Islamic Investments finalises investment in GEMS Education

  • For Gulf Islamic Investments (GII), a leading Shari’ah-compliantglobal alternative investment group based in the UAE ,this deal extends and expands its record of investments in the UAE’s businesses and the wider regional economy
  • Investment from the Brookfield-led consortium, which includes GII, will support GEMS inmaintaining and expanding its leadership position as the largest private K-12 education provider in the Middle East

18 July 2024, Dubai –Gulf Islamic Investments group (GII) has concluded its funding arrangements in a consortium led by Brookfield Asset Management Ltd., through its Special Investments (“BSI”) and Middle East private equity programmes,to invest in the Dubai-headquartered private schools operator and service provider GEMS Education.

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Canadian University Dubai joins University of Oxford to establish The Global Health Network in the MENA region

Collaboration to advance the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in public health in Asia region

July 17,2024 , Dubai, UAE: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has signed a ground breaking agreement with the world-leading University of Oxford to host the regional MENA network of The Global Health Network (TGHN) in CUD’s Department of Public Health.

CUD has signed a groundbreaking agreement with the University of Oxford to host the regional MENA network of The Global Health Network

The collaboration designates CUD as the premier regional hub for the TGHN MENA network and implementing partner in the ‘Artificial Intelligence for Global Health in Asia’ project, which brings prominent academic institutions together with government and non-government entities to explore and advance the potential of health research capacity and AI in public health.

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Bright Capital Investment congratulates Reigate Grammar School’s former student, Sir Keir Starmer, on being elected the new Prime Minister of U.K

Bright Capital Investment congratulates Reigate Grammar School’s former student, Sir Keir Starmer, on being elected the new Prime Minister of U.K

Reigate Grammar School opening its first school in the UAE in Masaar, Sharjah

UAE, 9th July 2024: Bright Capital Investment is thrilled to congratulate Sir Keir Starmer on being elected as the U.K.’s new Prime Minister. As an alumnus of Reigate Grammar School in London (1974-1981), Sir Keir’s achievements fills us with immense pride.

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During his visits in 2016 and 2019 to Reigate Grammar School, Sir Keir Starmer – Prime Minister – United Kingdom, said “Reigate Grammar School provided me with an ideal platform to discover myself and explore my potential. I was lucky to have some inspirational teachers and a wide range of opportunities and experiences which fostered my love for academia, sport, and music. We were encouraged to debate, think in a creative and critical way, and to find solutions to problems. I am very fortunate to have been given this start in life and attend an outstanding school and to be a member of the Reigatian community.”

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Canadian University Dubai remains No. 1 in QS world university rankings for fourth consecutive year

CUD retains its position as Dubai’s top university and climbs 28 places worldwide.

July 09,2024: Dubai, UAE: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has retained its position as the No. 1 higher education institution in Dubai for the 4th consecutive year, according to the QS World University Rankings for 2025.  The institution has climbed 28 places to be positioned 523 worldwide and continues to uphold its prestigious five-star status in the QS Rating System, which reflects the university’s performance in wider metrics such as research excellence, teaching standards, campus facilities, graduate employability, and social impact and inclusiveness.

CUD retains its position as Dubai’s top university and climb 28 places worldwide

Alongside the institutional rankings, CUD has retained its credentials as a diverse, globalised institution, ranking fourth for international faculty ratio and sixth for international student ratio worldwide in the QS World University rankings 2025. Since first entering the QS rankings system in 2022, the university has climbed over 70 places in the global listing and maintained its No. 1 position in Dubai. The QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) ranking is globally renowned among the world’s most respected university rankings and this year’s edition is the largest ever, featuring over 1,500 universities across 106 higher education systems.

 CUD is a diverse institution, with over 120 student nationalities.

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Sunmarke School’s Class of 2024 Soars to New Heights with Record-Breaking IB Results

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 9th July 2024: Sunmarke School is thrilled to announce the outstanding results of its International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) Class of 2024. This year, Sunmarke students have once again surpassed global standards and set new records, demonstrating the exceptional quality of education and student achievement at the institution. The Class of 2024 has achieved an average IBDP score of 36.4, more than six points above the global average, placing the Sunmarke cohort among the very best in Dubai. This remarkable performance is the highest ever recorded at Sunmarke, showcasing the dedication and hard work of the students and the exceptional support provided by educators.

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