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& Not everything that counts can be counted
Strategic Advisory
Academic, Financial or operational
Pre- and post-acquisition strategies.
Due Diligence, Integration Plan, Day 1 readiness, Stabilization.
Developing / executing a turnaround strategy.
Designing an academic plan and journey.
Devising the growth and expansion strategy.
Financial and educational feasibility.
Academic improvement.
Investment and capital raising strategy.
Technical infrastructure, real-estate optimization and buildings plan.
Investment Advisory
Advised over 50 educational institutions on investments.
Extensive experience in the UAE / KSA with access to a network of over 250 schools.
Relationships with the main Education investors, PE firms, and family offices.
Over 120 years of collective experience in academic institutions and regulatory framework.
Worked with large school groups and investment corporations to assist them in their investment strategy.
Our Advisers
Basem Abu Dagga
4 X startup founder
VC and PE investor
25+ years experience
Strong Education network
Advised on deals > 300M USD
Edtech Angel Investor
Local and regional expertise
Hassan Kalakeche
23+ years of international experience.
CEO / COO GEMS in Dubai, Egypt and KSA Led the GEMS entry into Egypt thru the acquisition of four schools
Acquired 14 schools in Saudi
Opened 3 new schools in 2 years.
Leadership in complex financial and operational management
Ahmad Rahl, PhD
Principal and GM of Al Resalah International School.
Senior Manager at the Higher Technical institutes.
VP of the Institutes of the applied technology. With extensive expertise in institutional effectiveness, strategic planning, and quality assurance, he consults for major educational groups and government entities. Dr. Alrahl holds a PhD in Education and has made significant contributions to academic research and leadership in education.
Educational Consultant and Advisor for various large educational groups and government entities.
Malak Askar
2 Masters degrees in Psychology and Education and teacher and research training in the UK and Canada.
Two decades experience of teaching, department management, project management, and education research in school boards and schools.
Offering services in:
School Improvement (strategic planning and implementation, performance tracking and reporting, data collection and reporting to senior and government officials)
Research and Project Management (developing project timelines and critical paths, designing large scale surveys, conducting interviews and focus groups, providing data analysis and evidence-based recommendations)
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