Abu Dhabi Buys Stake in Two UK Assets as Tensions Begin to Thaw

Abu Dhabi-based entities are starting to dip back into British assets, indicating that relations could be starting to thaw after a period of diplomatic tensions.

The emirate’s $330 billion sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala Investment Co., said Thursday it’s buying a minority stake in London-based Nord Anglia Education Ltd. The state-backed investor is committing $600 million to the firm, which has been bolstered by a surge in demand for premium private education services.

Nord Anglia plans to open more campuses in the Middle East, where it operates several schools, including one in Dubai that charges $52,000 in tuition fees ...