Our History

Yes Atlas had a humble beginning, formed as an idea by a young IT student studying in Australia. Mr. Haitam Giat, the CEO and founder of Yes Atlas, started the agency with a group of partners in July of 2009. As a student in university, he had experience with different educational systems and understood the difficulties of trying to decide the path his future educational career should take. He decided to form the company out of a desire to help those in a similar situation. Thus, the Yes Atlas legacy was born.

Since then the agency has expanded rapidly. The site’s databases have grown and the services provided have become more sophisticated. Yes Atlas now serves the needs of students throughout the entire Middle East, with two new branches a year opened within the MENA region. Currently, the company has offices located throughout the countries of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE.

Our Market

We understand that each student comes from a unique background with different sets of circumstances. Our services simplify the study abroad process and help guide students through complications as they arise. The main divide in the topography of our students comes down to the matter of funds. While some our students are sponsored by private institutions (universities, agencies, places of employment), more than 60 percent of them are self-funded. We have processes in place to assist all students, whether they are those that come sponsored by the King Saud University and the Saud Drug and Food Authority, or those that strive to cover their own expenses with minimal resources.

While our students are primarily Arab, our main market of educational partners lies within English-speaking countries. We help students find placement with our educational partners in countries like the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the UK. In addition, we have expanded our network to include institutions in Turkey, Malaysia, Germany, and many more. Multiple new branches a year are opened so that we may engage with as many educational markets as possible.

Technology

Our team of IT specialists has created an advanced, highly secure CRM system through which the website is run. This system stores and protects information on students, educational providers, visa applications, accommodations, and many other kinds of data.

The interface of our website is focused on the convenience of the user. The site displays a wide range of information, both in Arabic and English, and is easily searchable by students. To simplify the process, applications and documents can be filled out online before the student ever steps foot into one of our offices.

Our Vison

We look forward to leading the movement of global education sweeping through the Middle East. We offer our services to contribute to the new generation of freethinking intellectuals with worldviews refined by multicultural experiences. We have expanded our network to serve all Arabic speaking countries, using our expertise of educational systems in countries all throughout the world to provide world class service, custom fit to the needs of every distinctive individual.

Marketing

Continual Expansion. As we grow, so do our opportunities to assist students and institutions. We have set our sights on the horizons of the educational field and take a focused approach towards exposure and marketing. Every year, we direct hundreds of thousands of dollar of funds towards market research in order to keep up to date with the latest advertisement tools and trends, breaking away from the mold when necessary. We utilize media like Google, Facebook, and educational blogs, and maintain a strong presence at educational events and fairs. We leverage professional networks through ICEF and NAFSA to accomplish our main goals: provide wider access for our students and increased exposure for our educational partners.