{"id":11139,"date":"2026-02-25T10:38:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T09:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shams-alyaoum.com\/en\/?p=11139"},"modified":"2026-02-25T16:25:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T15:25:54","slug":"hei-uae-launches-first-purpose-built-finnish-early-learning-centre-in-the-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shams-alyaoum.com\/en\/hei-uae-launches-first-purpose-built-finnish-early-learning-centre-in-the-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"HEI UAE Launches First Purpose-Built Finnish Early Learning Centre in the UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Flagship Centre in Arabian Ranches 1 Marks Milestone for Early Childhood Education in Dubai<\/p>\n<div class=\"content content-justify \">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>HEI UAE, an exclusive partnership between Ghobash Group and Finland\u2019s HEI Schools, is bringing its globally recognised early childhood education model to Dubai with the launch of its first purpose-built flagship centre in Arabian Ranches 1.<\/p>\n<p>Following the groundbreaking in November 2025, construction is now progressing on the centre, marking a key milestone in introducing Finland\u2019s world-leading approach to early years education to families across the UAE.<\/p>\n<p>Designed as a purpose-built environment for children aged 0\u20136, the 24,500 square foot flagship centre will offer a carefully curated mix of learning, play, and wellbeing spaces. These include dedicated zones for exploration, creativity, and physical development, alongside both indoor and outdoor environments that support social interaction, movement, and nature-based learning.<\/p>\n<p>HEI UAE forms part of a growing global network of HEI Schools, currently serving more than 1,700 children across 25+ centres worldwide. Rooted in Finland\u2019s internationally recognised education system, the model is built on purposeful play, child-led learning, and the consistent involvement of highly trained educators, with a strong emphasis on each child\u2019s overall development.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on the progress, Sari Saliba, General Manager of HEI UAE, said:<br \/>\n\u201cWe are pleased to see the project advancing in Arabian Ranches, bringing us closer to introducing a fundamentally different approach to early learning in the UAE. Our focus is on creating an environment where children develop naturally \u2014 academically, socially, and emotionally \u2014 supported by a model that has been proven globally.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>HEI UAE is part of Ghobash Group, a diversified family-owned group with a long-standing commitment to contributing to the UAE\u2019s development and investing in sectors that create long-term impact.<\/p>\n<p>Rashid Ghobash, Managing Director of Ghobash Group, added:<br \/>\n\u201cOur focus has always been on investing in areas that create meaningful, long-term value. Education is central to that. Bringing a model of this calibre to the UAE reflects both the ambition we have for the sector and the role we see ourselves playing in shaping it. This is an important first step, and we see significant potential to build on it over time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Located in Arabian Ranches 1, the flagship centre has been positioned within a well-established residential community, offering accessibility to families seeking a high-quality early learning environment aligned with international standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flagship Centre in Arabian Ranches 1 Marks Milestone for Early Childhood Education in Dubai &nbsp; HEI UAE, an exclusive partnership between Ghobash Group and Finland\u2019s HEI Schools, is bringing its globally recognised early childhood education model to Dubai with the launch of its first purpose-built flagship centre in Arabian Ranches 1. 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