This represents a significant milestone for Aldar Education as it expands its reach beyond the UAE and brings its renowned high-quality education standards to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The increased investment also includes the acquisition of Kent College Dubai and Virginia International Private School in Abu Dhabi, two well-established education institutions in the UAE. The acquisition of Kent College Dubai, that is subject to customary regulatory approvals, represents Aldar Education's first entry into Dubai, while the acquisition of Virginia International Private School expands the company's presence, reach, and offering in Abu Dhabi's education sector. Jassem Saleh Busaibe, Chief Executive Officer at Aldar Investment, said, "This investment not only demonstrates our commitment to transformational growth but also our ability to successfully deliver on building scale and enhancing asset and geographical diversification across our platform.