Published Date22/05/2025 01:00 PM
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Maarif Education completes acquisition of Ibn Khaldoun Education Company
- Maarif acquires 100% of Ibn Khaldoun Education Company, adding 13,000 students across four schools.
- The acquisition positions Maarif as the largest K-12 education company in Saudi Arabia by revenue and geographic coverage.
Riyadh, KSA – 18 May 2025 – Maarif Education, one of Saudi Arabia’s largest education providers with over 50 years of legacy in K-12 education, has successfully completed the complete acquisition of Ibn Khaldoun Education Company (IKEC).
This strategic move represents one of the largest education sector investments in the Kingdom, increasing Maarif’s size by nearly 60%. IKEC operates four schools in Riyadh offering both national and international curricula, serving approximately 13,000 students. With this addition, Maarif’s total student body has grown to approximately 36,000 students.
The acquisition reinforces Maarif’s commitment to expanding access to high-quality education across Saudi Arabia and aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives. It also cements Maarif’s status as the largest K-12 education company in the country, both in terms of revenue and geographic reach.
Eng. Ihab Osman, CEO of Maarif Education, commented:
"This acquisition marks a transformative moment for Maarif as we significantly expand our scale and capability in the education sector. By welcoming IKEC into the Maarif family, we strengthen our position as a national education leader and deepen our impact on students’ lives. This milestone supports our mission of delivering exceptional learning experiences and contributes to the Kingdom’s broader educational goals under Vision 2030."
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Established in 1971, Maarif Education is one of the largest education companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For over five decades, Maarif Education has been a driving force in shaping the educational landscape of the Kingdom. Today, Maarif operates 15 educational complexes strategically located across the country and employs over 5,000 academic and non-academic staff.
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