- Vertix Holdings has partnered with Imperial College of Business Studies (ICBS) to bring University of the West of Scotland’s globally recognized academic programs to the UAE, offering UK-accredited education at affordable costs.
- The collaboration aims to enhance cross-border academic excellence, improve access to higher education, and align courses with regional market needs, supporting the UAE’s position as a hub for world-class learning.
- Leaders from Vertix Holdings, ICBS, and UWS emphasized the partnership’s role in fostering talent development, innovation, and economic growth across the Gulf, UK, and South Asia.
Vertix Holdings, a leading diversified investment group headquartered in Abu Dhabi, has signed a strategic agreement with Imperial College of Business Studies (ICBS), a prominent higher education institution operating in partnership with the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) to introduce University of the West of Scotland’s internationally recognized academic programs to the UAE, making possible access to high-quality, UK-affiliated education at an affordable cost.
This strategic initiative demonstrates a mutual aspiration to enhance the quality of higher education and cross-academic excellence between the UK, South Asia, and the Gulf. It reiterates Vertix Holdings' dedication to developing meaningful cross-border collaborations that improve access to education, career advancement, and regional economic growth.
"This affiliation is a manifestation of our vision to introduce high-impact, globally accredited education to the UAE and support talent building and knowledge economy", stated Amer Al Ahbabi, Chairman of Vertix Holdings. "ICBS's connection with the University of the West of Scotland offers a solid base for the provision of academic programmes of global application, which respond to market requirements in the region".
Khalifa bin Harmal Al Dhaheri, Vertix Holdings' Vice Chairman, said: "We are pleased with this strategic partnership and look forward to unlocking more opportunities that will cement the UAE as a center of world-class education and innovation".
Nabil Shaukat Butt, Chief Financial Officer: With the cost of education still increasing in the UAE, affordability is a big issue for most families. This collaboration introduces top-notch, UK-accredited courses to the market at affordable prices which will assist in making world-class education more accessible to a broad base.
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"We look forward to collaborating with Vertix Holdings to pursue this very valuable opportunity to introduce our UK-associated business and finance programmes to the dynamic UAE market", commented Sivabaskaran Shanmugam, Director of Imperial College of Business Studies.
A 21st-century university with Scotland and London campus locations, UWS is a top institution providing undergraduate, postgraduate, and research education. Its qualifications provide students with a life-changing experience, developing highly employable graduates in priority industries. UWS's employer-led programs track the agendas of business, government, and communities, producing economic returns locally and internationally. With innovative courses and applied expertise, UWS encourages a love of learning, teaching, research, and innovation.
Vertix Holdings LLC is a diversified investment and management firm headquartered in Abu Dhabi, with strategic holdings in real estate, education, financial services, F&B, and strategic consultancy. The firm advises a portfolio of over AED 1 billion across the region and operates with a vision for sustainable growth, innovation, and value creation across the MENA region.
Imperial College of Business Studies (ICBS) is a top private higher education provider in Sri Lanka, providing business and finance courses in affiliation with the University of the West of Scotland. ICBS is recognized for academic excellence, industry relevance, and a focus on developing globally competent graduates.
