RM, the international education company has opened an office in Abu Dhabi. The Oxford based RM has been expanding its business interests in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia over recent months and has chosen Abu Dhabi as the ideal base from where to base its growing business in the region.

RM grew out of supplying research equipment to Oxford University.  To this day still has links with the city as its headquarters are nearby. RM is unique in that no other company has its range of products for schools and colleges. And although RM supplies everything from furniture specifically designed for the classroom to nationwide intranets and managed services it always has learning at its soul. RM's about bringing to education the products and services that help teachers deliver those inspiring, great learning moments that pupils find memorable and engaging, and so achieve even greater learning.

RM's recent success at the GESS exhibition (Gulf Educational Supplies Show), in Dubai, has reconfirmed its view of the opportunity in the Middle East and has encouraged it to move forward with its expansion plans.

Terry Sweeney, chief executive office of RM said, 'these are exciting times for us. Governments around the globe are acknowledging that education is the way to secure not only their nation's future and security but also that of its people. In an increasingly competitive environment the countries that invest in the intellectual capital of their young people will be the leaders of the future global economy. In this region it is obvious that education investment is a government priority and at RM we are delighted to be working alongside our partners to help them improve the life chances of school children and students'.