GEMS Education is a pioneering education company. Through our schools, consulting practice and our charitable foundation we are advancing education for all. Every day in our schools around the world, we prepare thousands of children of all ages for real world success.
We are a catalyst and delivery partner. We work with governments, donor agencies and private clients to improve education systems, and provide vital training for young people in an increasingly competitive world.
Through the Varkey Foundation we campaign for, and support initiatives that change lives through education.
We are a catalyst and delivery partner. We work with governments, donor agencies and private clients to improve education systems, and provide vital training for young people in an increasingly competitive world.
Through the Varkey Foundation we campaign for, and support initiatives that change lives through education.
Location: UAE
Employees: 10001+
Phone: +971 4 347 7770
Total raised: $56K
Founded date: 1959
Investors 1
| Date | Name | Website |
| 09.02.2023 | British In... | bii.co.uk |
Funding Rounds 1
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 15.01.2025 | - | $56K | - |
Mentions in press and media 17
| Date | Title | Description |
| 10.04.2026 | GEMS Education plans real estate PE fund to acquire K-12 school assets in India | Pro A GEMS school in the UAE | Credit: GEMS Education The promoter family of Dubai-based GEMS Education, one of the world’s largest private operators of kindergarten-to-...... New to VCCircle.com? Subscribe to VCCircle PRO and get privilege... |
| 13.01.2026 | 1 Billion Followers Summit: Sunny Varkey Calls on Content Creators to Make the Crisis of Out-of-school Children Go Viral | Dubai, United Arab Emirates Speaking alongside world-renowned content creator MrBeast at the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest expo for content creators, in Dubai, education pioneer and philanthropist Sunny Varkey today issued... |
| 11.12.2025 | Education Pioneer Sunny Varkey Calls on Content Creators to Submit Entries for '1 Billion Acts of Kindness' Campaign, in Partnership with MrBeast | London, United Kingdom Content creators worldwide are encouraged to submit their acts-of-kindness videos before 15 December 2025 to join the global 1 Billion Acts of Kindness campaign, organised in partnership with Mohammed bin Rashid Al Ma... |
| 08.08.2025 | UAE’s Gulf Islamic Investment appoints former Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait exec as Group CFO | Credit: Pixabay UAE-based Gulf Islamic Investments (GII), which manages assets worth more than $3.5 billion (around Rs 30,680 crore) in private equity, venture capital, and real estate, has expanded its leadership team, appointing a former ... |
| 29.06.2025 | ICYMI: GEMS Launches Global Education AI Hub to Transform the Future of Learning Partners may collaborate through either philanthropic or commercial pathways. | GEMS Education, the UAE-based world's largest private Kindergarten-Grade 12 education provider, has launched the Global Education AI Hub, a new initiative that invites leading minds in artificial intelligence (AI), education research, and e... |
| 16.01.2025 | A New Era in Education: GEMS School of Research and Innovation Set to Open in Dubai | In the heart of Dubai, a revolution in education is brewing. GEMS Education is preparing to unveil the GEMS School of Research and Innovation, a beacon of modern learning. Set to open its doors in August 2025, this school aims to redefine w... |
| 15.01.2025 | GEMS Launches Most Expensive School Ever in Dubai with Fees up to USD$56,000 a Year New campus to open in August 2025. | GEMS Education is to open Dubai's most expensive school ever in August. GEMS School of Research and Innovation is set to take its place among the finest schools in the world. The purpose-built English curriculum school seamlessly blends wor... |
| 14.01.2025 | GEMS Education Launches One of the Finest Schools in the World with School of Research and Innovation | Dubai, United Arab Emirates GEMS School of Research and Innovation to open August 2025 in Dubai Sports City, drawing on 65 years of GEMS’ educational excellence for families Hand-picked specialist teachers, latest AI technologies, and wide ... |
| 03.12.2024 | Top 10 Richest Indians in Dubai: Icons of Success and Inspiration | Share Tweet Share Share Email Dubai, known for its luxurious lifestyle and endless opportunities, has become a second home for many Indian entrepreneurs. These visionaries have made their mark across diverse industries, including retail, he... |
| 18.11.2024 | How the private education sector is leading educational revolution across the globe: an insight from Ilyas Taltakov | Share Tweet Share Share Email The global demand for private education is on the rise, driven by parents seeking specialized programs, better facilities, and modern teaching methods. According to research from The World Bank, private school ... |
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