CORE Education forays into Middle East

MUMBAI, INDIA: Education solutions provider, CORE Education & Technologies Ltd., on Monday announced that it has forayed into the Middle East higher education sector.

This venture is in partnership with the Government of Ras Al Khaimah and Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi (BIT), a premier engineering institute of India, said a press release.

CORE is establishing its Academic Learning Centre at Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) in an agreement with BIT, Ranchi, offering programs in Engineering, Architecture and Business Administration.

The company also plans to launch an executive MBA programme in this academic year in collaboration with a leading international university at RAK campus.

The higher education solution provider currently has offerings in three major sectors of education — K-12, Skill Development and Higher Education. This initiative in the higher education domain is its first step towards the larger business goals in this region.

“Ras Al Khaimah is always exploring opportunities that can enhance the quality of education in the region and towards this endeavour; we welcome CORE’s entry into the region and wish them all the best in their efforts,” said Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qassimi, Supreme Council member and ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.