Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: The Saudi diversified business group Abdulla Fouad Group (AFG) acquired a 51% stake in Northern Education Company (NEC), the leading health education provider in Arar.

In a statement, AFG revealed that the acquisition aligns with its long-term strategy to consolidate its core healthcare portfolio in the Kingdom.

NEC owns and operates the Northern College of Nursing in Arar which provides bachelor's degrees in nursing under the license and accreditation of the Ministry of Education.