Kaplan launches RHQ in Riyadh
Kaplan, a global educational services company that helps individuals and institutions advance their professional goals, is expanding its footprint across the MENA region with a licensed regional headquarters (RHQ) in Riyadh, uniting multiple Kaplan businesses under one business structure.
This integrated service model will create a gateway in the Middle East for Kaplan's global education and training offerings.
Kaplan delivers bespoke professional training which includes finance, business skills, leadership, behavioural and digital transformation training and also 'Graduate Development Programs (GDP)', delivered to some of the most prestigious organisations in the kingdom.
Kaplan's language business will now also be increasing its regional presence by serving the academic, professional and government sectors with tailored language solutions varying from assessment to both digital and in-person instruction. Students wishing to improve their English language will continue to receive support to find the right location for them at one of Kaplan's 30 schools in the USA, UK, Canada and Ireland ensuring diverse international student cohorts in an international environment.
The Middle East, with Saudi Arabia at the forefront, is rapidly becoming a pivotal market for global education providers. This surge is driven by the kingdom's dedication to developing human capital, localising its workforce, and fostering international partnerships within the education sector at all levels. Under the strategic Vision 2030 initiative, Saudi Arabia is making substantial investments in education and skills training. Additionally, the Kingdom is actively creating a business-friendly environment for international companies. Through the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA), the government has streamlined processes and provided incentives to attract foreign investors. This commitment positions the Kingdom as an ideal destination for Kaplan's expanded educational services, the company said.
Basil Hanna, Managing Director of Kaplan Middle East and North Africa, said: 'With five offices across the MENA region, we offer seamless access to a full range of training, education, and workforce solutions—ensuring efficiency, expertise, and the highest quality service.
With Kaplan's investment in the region, we will continue to be trusted advisors for both the public and private sectors in identifying industry needs and addressing them through our extensive suite of training and education offerings aimed at supporting the Kingdom's mission to build local workforce capacity.
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