Name: Sahar Cooper
Designation: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Aldar Education
Sahar Cooper, Chief Executive Officer of Aldar Education, assumed her current role in 2018. Aldar Education, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aldar Properties, operates and manages 31 schools, serving approximately 37,000 students in the 2024/25 academic year. In the first nine months of 2024, the company reported revenues of USD 174 million, accounting for around 13% of the group’s total revenues. With 25 years of global experience in education management, including 19 years in the UAE, Sahar Cooper has developed expertise in leading large, complex, multi-site educational operations.
Throughout her career, Sahar Cooper has consistently driven improvements in education performance through effective operational delivery, supply chain management, and robust risk and governance frameworks. She is recognised for her ability to enhance health and safety protocols, implement strategic initiatives, manage projects, and integrate mergers and acquisitions. Under her guidance as CEO, Aldar Education has strengthened its position as a leading education provider in the UAE, delivering high-quality educational services while maintaining a focus on operational efficiency, growth, and excellence.
