RIYADH, Saudi Arabia,/PRNewswire/ — Maarif Education, one of the largest education companies in Saudi Arabia with a legacy of over 50 years in K12 education, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Ibn Khaldoun Education Company (IKEC). The strategic acquisition, which is subject to approval from the relevant authorities, marks one […]
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 20 November 2024 –PwC Middle East has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Emkan Education, a Saudi consultancy specialising in education and skills development advisory services. A formal ceremony was conducted at the Ministry of Investment in the presence of His Excellency Eng. Khalid A. Al-Falih, Minister of Investment. The […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 19, 2024EFG Hermes, the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and an EFG Holding company, has announced the launch of its $300 million Saudi Education Fund (SEF). The private equity arm of EFG Hermes aims to establish a world-class K-12 education operator in the Kingdom […]
In a strategic acquisition, Ayen, the Riyadh-based real estate inspection platform, has acquired the Cairo-based construction technology (contech) startup Elmawkaa in a seven-figure deal. This milestone positions Ayen to expand its portfolio of services, enhancing its market reach and solidifying its presence in the regional real estate and construction sectors. Ayen’s Founder and CEO, Ali […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — October 2024: Tawaref, a Saudi-based investment community specializing in startup services across the MENA region, has announced its strategic acquisition of Amaana.ai, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) solutions provider. This acquisition strengthens Tawaref’s ability to offer comprehensive, AI-powered services to its expanding portfolio of startups and investors, significantly enhancing its support […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 2024 – Nana, a leading provider of digital shopping solutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced the acquisition of the “Rasseed” application, a platform specializing in simplifying the purchase of branded and local gift cards. This strategic acquisition marks a significant step forward in Nana’s expansion plan, aligning […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – September 3rd, 2024: Tarabut, the first and largest regulated open banking platform in the MENA region, today announced the acquisition of London-based Vyne, a real-time account-to-account (A2A) payments platform for online businesses. This strategic acquisition, which has been approved by both the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority […]