Abu Dhabi, 6th February, 2007. Al Qudra Holdings in partnership with Learning Vision Holdings launched Q Education L.L.C at a press conference at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, on the 6th of February. Q Education will specialize in the development and operation of proprietary full-fledged knowledge hub offering Nursery, Kindergarten, Elementary, High School and Tertiary Education services in Abu Dhabi and the GCC region.

"We are delighted to announce our partnership with Learning Vision International at this special gathering." said Eng. Salah Salem Bin Omeir Al Shamsi, Chairman and Managing Director, Al Qudra Holding. "Abu Dhabi is actively expanding its education sector and developing a global knowledge hub, to meet the increasing demand for an innovative education and professional courses for both young and adult learners. This educational initiative is aimed at turning the emirate into a world-class educational hub. New strategies such as creating a capable educational infrastructure to modernize the education sector will be adopted." he added.

The signing ceremony for the new joint venture was attended by Eng. Salah, Chairman and Managing Director of Al Qudra Holdings, also the strategic partner of the Abu Dhabi Economic Forum and June Rusbon, CEO of Learning Vision Holdings. Q Education will specialize in providing a new concept of tailor made learning solutions catering to the specific market needs while meeting the demand for all age sectors, starting from toddler-age group up to advanced university levels.

"We will conduct special market studies that will provide us with the required feedback on the educational needs of the market, after which we will build and provide superior educational institutions to meet those needs." Al Shamsi added: "The establishment of Q Education is yet another step toward realizing our vision of excellence in education and constitutes an integral part of our continued commitment toward ensuring the latest in teaching practices and techniques."

"Our partnership with Al Qudra Holding demonstrates our commitment in exploiting emerging opportunities in the region." Said Ms June Rusdon, Chief Executive Officer of Learning Vision, "In recognition of Middle East's expanding economy towards the services-based sector, we sense numerous business opportunities, particularly in the education sector." she added. "Over and above the standard curriculum, niche courses that are internationally recognized by universities and colleges are specially designed to meet the increasing training and employability needs. Five speciality schools within the institute offering beauty and wellness, tourism and hospitality, information communication and technology, health science and education form the Adult Learners - Specialised Training and Professional Development Programme will be some of our upcoming projects."

"We are excited about this joint venture initiative. With Learning Vision's invaluable experience and knowledge in providing quality education, they have laid a good foundation for us to build on. Along with our expertise and pioneership in investments in Abu Dhabi and GCC, we are confident that the joint venture will be self-renewing and self-sustaining for many years to come''. Said Dr. Nariman Al Mulla, Chief Operating Officer of Al Qudra.

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About Al Qudra Holding
Al Qudra Holding was established in May 2005 with a capital of AED 600 Million. Today, the company has a large group of specialized subsidiaries that operate under its umbrella in important sectors of the country's education; tourism; industry; energy; infrastructure development; sports management and the entertainment industry.

The company is considered the ideal strategic partner for many leading regional companies looking to invest in the United Arab Emirates, and Abu Dhabi in particular. This was achieved through the trust, expertise and competencies that the company has acquired through the foundation of projects, investment strategies and companies that cover a wide range of sectors of development, thus attracting strategic and specialized partners in all fields. 

About Learning Vision
Learning Vision is the leading provider of high-quality and innovative programme for both young and adult learners. We are a home grown brand with an international perspective to innovate beyond skills provisioning to the development of relevant talents. By offering a full range of educational services, we leverage on the insights created by a unique combination of educational/business segments to identify a sense of relevant innovation.

With centres and training schools island-wide in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and China, Learning Vision continues to grow, and realise our vision of being a leading global institution in education.

© Press Release 2007