Kaplan Middle East & North Africa. Basil Hanna is the new managing director of Kaplan Middle East and North Africa, where he leads the unified strategy following the merger of Kaplan’s language and professional education divisions into a single regional entity. He oversees commercial performance, operational execution, and long-term strategic growth across the Gulf, Levant, and North Africa. With nearly two decades of experience partnering with government entities, scholarship bodies and national employers, Basil has a deep understanding of the region’s evolving education and workforce priorities. Following Kaplan’s 2025 consolidation of its Middle East operations, Basil is focused on building an integrated, in-country education model that delivers language training, employability skills, and professional development aligned with national strategies. Under Basil’s leadership, Kaplan will continue to expand its presence with five offices across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, and Cairo serving as regional hubs to deliver tailored education and training solutions.