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$100B+

Annual Education Spend in MENA

60M+

K-12 Students Enrolled in the Region

34,000+

Schools Projected by 2027

40%+

Growth in Demand for Private Education

Why is Qatar the Education Hub of the Gulf?

  • Highest GDP per capita globally, giving it unmatched spending power.
  • Ranked #1 in the region for international education per capita.
  • Home to over 200 international schools, colleges, and training centers.
  • Hosts branches of prestigious global universities: Education City, Georgetown, HEC Paris.
  • A melting pot of student nationalities from India, the Philippines, Egypt, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and more.
  • A strategic hub in the MENA region with global connectivity linking over 170 destinations.
The stunning, modern skyline of Doha, Qatar at dusk.
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