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Dubai’s GEMS Education confirms being target of cyberattack

The education operator said that all its schools remain open, while external entities have been enlisted to investigate the incident

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GEMS schools preparing to open school campuses across the UAE in September

GEMS schools will have protocols including social distancing, thermal screening and travel declarations

UAE’s GEMS Education to cut school fees by up to 50% for families impacted by virus

Parents who have experienced income reductions, lost their jobs or businesses, or been placed on unpaid leave can avail the discounts

CVC-led consortium to acquire 30% stake in Dubai’s GEMS Education

GEMS has also launched a refinancing plan that includes loans and bonds

UAE’s GEMS, Hassana acquire Saudi’s largest private school operator

GEMS Education and Saudi’s Hassana plan to build a portfolio of more than 50 schools in the kingdom

Dubai’s GEMS Education Eyes Southeast Asian Markets In 2015

The expansion plans come after a group led by Dubai’s Fajr Capital took a “significant minority stake” in the firm late last year.

Samsung, Just Falafel, GEMS Join Forces For Startup Initiative

The ‘Launching People’ initiative aims to help transform ideas into reality in four areas – fashion, education, invention and start-ups.

GEMS Education Raises $545m Expansion Loan

The loan is a mix of Islamic and conventional financing managed by lenders including Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Dubai Islamic Bank.