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CERT Group of Companies

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UAE private education company

The CERT (Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training) Group of Companies began as the commercial arm of the Higher Colleges of Technology in the United Arab Emirates, and has grown to be the largest private education provider in the Middle East. CERT is also the largest MENA (Middle East North Africa) investor in the discovery and commercialization of technology, investing US$35 million in 2006. In 2005, CERT signed Telematics with IBM, that has led to the development of Telematics technology in the United Arab Emirates.2 It was founded by Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1996Founded1

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The CERT (Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training) Group of Companies began as the commercial arm of the Higher Colleges of Technology in the United Arab Emirates, and has grown to be the largest private education provider in the Middle East. CERT is also the largest MENA (Middle East North Africa) investor in the discovery and commercialization of technology, investing US$35 million in 2006.2

The story

Founded by Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan in 1996.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1996Founded Founded1

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