Tristan de Boysson to lead Amanat Holdings
Amanat Holdings has announced the appointment of Tristan de Boysson, a former Investcorp Managing Director, as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer.
Education
Abu Dhabi merges top schools into Khalifa University
The Abu Dhabi government has merged three of its academic institutions – the Petroleum Institute, Masdar Institute and the Khalifa University – into the Khalifa University of Science and Technology.
Najah Education acquires majority stake in BMMC
Al Najah Education, a leading education investment company, has acquired a majority stake in Brooklyn Melodies Music Centre (BMMC)
Sheikha Moza: The woman behind Doha’s Education City
Sheikha Moza recalled being told that some in Virginia were concerned about “selling” the school to a “petrodollar” country on the Arabian peninsula. “They regretted their decision,” she said. “With oil, we also have substance.”
EDA appoints UN diplomat as its first Director General
Emirates Diplomatic Academy has announced the appointment of UN diplomat Bernardino León as the first Director General of the EDA starting December, 2015.
Amr Al Dabbagh funds online ‘Philanthropy University’
Amr Al Dabbagh, a prominent Saudi businessman who runs his family’s Al-Dabbagh Group, is providing money to support Philanthropy University.
Qatar University appoints Al-Derham as president
Qatar University Board of Regents has selected Dr. Hassan Rashid Al-Derham to succeed Prof. Shaikha Abdulla Al-Misnad as the 6th President of Qatar University.
University of Wollongong in Dubai appoints new President
The University of Wollongong in Dubai has announced the appointment of Professor Mohamed Salem as the new president of the University.
Fajr Capital and Mumtalakat acquire stake in GEMS Education
GEMS Education has announced that an investor group led by Fajr Capital has acquired a significant minority stake in its emerging markets business.