What is Amanat Holdings' investment plan?

Amanat Holdings plans to deploy approximately **Dh1.5 billion** over a three-year period to expand its healthcare and education portfolios across the GCC, focusing on organic growth, greenfield developments, and strategic acquisitions.

What are the key financial highlights for Amanat in H1-2026?

In the first half of 2026, Amanat Holdings reported a **24 per cent increase in revenue to Dh582.5 million**, a 30 per cent rise in EBITDA to Dh226.4 million, and a **46 per cent jump in profit to Dh153.3 million**, driven by growing patient volumes and student enrolments.

What are some of Amanat's recent healthcare expansion projects?

Recent healthcare projects include expanding Cambridge Hospital Jeddah to 270 beds by Q1 2028, opening a 150-bed hospital in Al Khobar in November 2024, and planning a new 155-bed integrated post-acute care facility in Riyadh.

How is Amanat's education portfolio performing?

The education business generated **Dh347.2 million in revenue in H1 2026**, a 22 per cent year-on-year increase, with student numbers reaching approximately 28,900 across its institutions, including around 7,200 enrolments at Middlesex University Dubai.

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Lifestyle·21 August 2026

Amanat Holdings to Invest Dh1.5 Billion in GCC Healthcare and Education Expansion

Dubai-listed investment firm Amanat Holdings plans a Dh1.5 billion capital deployment over three years to expand its healthcare and education portfolios, driven by strong growth fundamentals in the GCC.

Amanat Holdings, a Dubai-listed investment company, is set to inject approximately Dh1.5 billion into its healthcare and education businesses over the next three years. This significant capital allocation is part of a strategic expansion focusing on organic growth, greenfield developments, and targeted acquisitions across the GCC, aiming for a minimum 10 per cent return on equity.

CEO John Ireland highlighted the resilience and strong medium- to long-term fundamentals of both sectors, which have proven robust against geopolitical uncertainties and rising living costs. The company's H1-2026 financial results underscore this confidence, with revenue up 24 per cent to Dh582.5 million, EBITDA increasing 30 per cent to Dh226.4 million, and profit soaring 46 per cent to Dh153.3 million. This growth was attributed to increased patient volumes and student enrolments, alongside continued investment in capacity.

Healthcare Expansion Focused on Post-Acute Care

In healthcare, Amanat's strategy, primarily through its Cambridge Health Group platform, is to address a significant supply gap in post-acute care, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. Rather than solely adding hospital beds, the focus is on building integrated healthcare ecosystems offering a broader range of services under one roof.

Notable expansions include:

Cambridge Hospital Jeddah: Expanding from 130 to 270 beds, with completion expected in Q1 2028.
Al Khobar Hospital: A 150-bed facility opened in November 2024, converted from a site initially zoned for a hotel.
Riyadh Facility: A new 155-bed integrated post-acute healthcare centre is planned, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, outpatient physiotherapy, and diagnostics.

The healthcare platform's revenue surged 28 per cent to Dh235.3 million in H1 2026, with licensed beds growing 18 per cent to 666, nearing a target of over 1,000 operational beds in the medium term.

Education Sector Growth in the UAE

Amanat also sees robust growth in education, particularly in the UAE, which it considers a global hub for students. Its education portfolio includes Middlesex University Dubai, NEMA, and Almasar Education.

The education business recorded a 22 per cent revenue increase to Dh347.2 million in H1 2026, with EBITDA up 33 per cent to Dh179.9 million. Student numbers across its institutions reached approximately 28,900, with Middlesex University Dubai alone enrolling about 7,200 students.

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What is Amanat Holdings' investment plan?: Amanat Holdings plans to deploy approximately **Dh1.5 billion** over a three-year period to expand its healthcare and education portfolios across the GCC, focusing on organic growth, greenfield developments, and strategic acquisitions.
What are the key financial highlights for Amanat in H1-2026?: In the first half of 2026, Amanat Holdings reported a **24 per cent increase in revenue to Dh582.5 million**, a 30 per cent rise in EBITDA to Dh226.4 million, and a **46 per cent jump in profit to Dh153.3 million**, driven by growing patient volumes and student enrolments.
Which specific healthcare segments is Amanat targeting?: Amanat's healthcare strategy, via Cambridge Health Group, primarily targets the post-acute care, rehabilitation, and long-term care segments, aiming to fill a significant supply gap with integrated service offerings.
What are some of Amanat's recent healthcare expansion projects?: Recent healthcare projects include expanding Cambridge Hospital Jeddah to 270 beds by Q1 2028, opening a 150-bed hospital in Al Khobar in November 2024, and planning a new 155-bed integrated post-acute care facility in Riyadh.
How is Amanat's education portfolio performing?: The education business generated **Dh347.2 million in revenue in H1 2026**, a 22 per cent year-on-year increase, with student numbers reaching approximately 28,900 across its institutions, including around 7,200 enrolments at Middlesex University Dubai.

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This brief was summarised and rewritten by Gaia Living from public reporting. Figures and details reflect the original sources.

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