Global Higher Education

Singapore, 13 July 2004

Informatics Reinforces its Presence in UAE

Informatics, a global leader in providing quality lifelong learning services, has reinforced its presence in United Arab Emirates (UAE) through its partnership with 32Group.

32Group is a worldwide holding company, committed to long-term business strategies in the communities it serves. 32Group is involved in diverse activities such as manufacturing, construction, land development, agricultural projects, financing & investment management, turnkey projects, project development, venture capital, international trade and education.

“Our foray into UAE is timely as it is in line with UAE’s 2020 vision for education. In the last few years, the private education industry has witnessed a rapid expansion. Over 40% of UAE’s students are currently enrolled in private institution and this percentage is set to grow in the next few years. Informatics recognizes the importance of education as the basis of national development and is here to deliver premium education to the citizens of UAE.” remarked Mr. Dennis Foo, Vice President for Global Higher Education, Informatics Group.

Through this partnership, Informatics will provide comprehensive education programmes for individuals through Dubai Informatics Computer Center in Dubai. The programmes range from computer engineering to information technology courses and certifications, which are offered under the Group’s key business unit Higher Education.

“We are confident that our partner has the expertise, resources and local knowledge to expand our presence and strengthen our market position in UAE,” said Mr. Dennis Foo, Vice President for Global Higher Education, Informatics Group.

When asked why he chose to work with Informatics, Mr. Amir Pishyar, Vice President for Sales and Marketing of 32Group commented that, " With the high quality and diverse range of education programmes that Informatics offer, we can provide strong academic curriculum that open pathways to leading universities from United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and USA to students as well as to professionals who are looking for internationally recognized qualifications,”

Today, the Informatics Group has market presence in Southeast Asia, Southwest Asia, Northeast Asia, Europe, America and New Zealand markets, with a network of more than 660 centres in over 50 countries.

About Informatics Group

The Informatics Group, established in 1983, is a multinational corporation providing lifelong learning services in information technology and business management. Through its international franchising and licensing programmes and strategic acquisitions, Informatics presently has a global network of more than 660 centres spanning more than 50 countries. The company presently offers the following products: Informatics Institute, Thames Business School, Informatics Professional Development Centre, CAL Learning Centre, Cambridge Child Development Centre, RACC, NCC licensing and PurpleTrain.com licensing. For more information, please visit http://www.informaticsgroup.com

For more information, please contact:

Josephine Lee
Manager - PR & Marketing
Global Higher Education
Informatics Holdings Ltd
Email: HEmarketing@informaticsgroup.com
Website: http://www.informaticsgroup.com

This e-mail is intended solely for the above-mentioned recipient and it may contain confidential or privileged information. If you have received it in error, please notify us immediately and delete the e-mail. You must not copy, distribute, disclose or take any action in reliance on it.

This e-mail message and any attached files have been scanned for the presence of computer viruses. However, you are advised that you open any attachments at your own risk.

Your privacy is extremely important to us. If you wish to unsubscribe, reply a blank mail or sent an email to unsubexternal@informaticsgroup.com