Doha, Qatar -- May 25th, 2011 -- Global education leader Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) has announced the opening of its premises in Doha, Qatar. The office, which will enhance HMH′s already broad outreach to the Gulf region, will be housed within the Digital Content Incubation Center, created by Qatar's Supreme Council for Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR).
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Expands Middle East Presence with Launch of Qatar Office
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Education leader selected by ictQATAR to join Digital Content Incubation Center
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is honored to be a part of ictQATAR's Digital Content Incubation Center and to promote innovation in education in the Middle East
As a world leader in the development of localized digital education content, HMH has been selected by ictQATAR to become an anchor tenant in the Center, alongside other leading technology companies, including IBM and SAP. The expansion is the latest demonstration of the Company′s commitment to delivering world–class learning solutions across the globe.
The Digital Content Incubation Center will be a collaborative environment aimed at helping entrepreneurs and start up companies leverage digital content opportunities in Qatar and the Arab region. The Center will provide access to innovative digital platforms, international partners, business development services, coaching and mentorship.
Conor McCarthy, Vice–President, Business Development, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt said, “Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is honored to be a part of ictQATAR′s Digital Content Incubation Center and to promote innovation in education in the Middle East. Like ictQATAR, HMH is committed to the development of innovative, localized digital content as part of an end–to–end educational solution. We look forward to working closely with local businesses and entrepreneurs to deliver this objective in Qatar.”
HMH operates in more than 120 countries globally, and maintains an unparalleled connection to the pulse of the education industry around the world. HMH already dominates the international and private school market in the Middle East The office will enable the Company to service its growing business in the Gulf, to invest in local talent and to further develop localized digital content and technology platforms.
“Through global partnerships with Ministries and Departments of Education, HMH is working to make education more efficient and accountable and also ensure that students and teachers benefit from the best pedagogical solutions,” said Terry Nealon, Executive Vice-President, International Markets, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. “Ultimately, HMH′s goal in the Middle East is to be the leading educational curriculum provider and our expansion in Qatar is an exciting step toward that goal.”
