A Closer Look: what next for the UAE's private education market?

A Closer Look is The National's show where we take a more in-depth look at one of the main stories of the week.

The UAE's thriving private education sector provides more than 17 different curriculums to the millions of children living in the Emirates.

Even during the coronavirus pandemic, new schools were opening up to cater to the families of residents from up to 200 countries.

This week, Dubai school operator Taaleem Holdings announced plans to raise Dh750 million ($204.2m) from its initial public offering to fund its growth plans, as well as open four new premium British schools in the next three years.

Here, The National's reporter Anjana Sankar joins host Rory Reynolds to talk about the future of the UAE's private education sector.

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  Pupils at Repton School Dubai raise the flag on UAE Flag Day.

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  Pupils at The Indian High School in Dubai mark the day by creating a human flag.

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  Pupils at The Indian High School celebrate with their UAE flags. Pawan Singh / The National

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  The Indian High School pupils put on performances of songs and dances. Pawan Singh / The National

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  Pupils also dressed in the colours of the flag. Pawan Singh / The National

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  Performances were planned throughout the day. Pawan Singh / The National

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  A performance by pupils at The Indian High School for UAE Flag Day.

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  Staff at the school pose for photos during the celebrations. Pawan Singh / The National

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  Pupils at Repton School Dubai wave flags.

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  Brighton College Dubai pupils at a Flag Day ceremony.

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  Punit MK Vasu, chief executive of The Indian High Group of Schools with Dubai Police officers and pupils during the UAE Flag Day celebration at the campus in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National