Her Excellency Sheikha Fatima Bint Hasher Bin Dalmouk Al Maktoum honored the winning students of the third edition of the Al-Kiraam Al-Bararaah interschool Quran competition during an official ceremony held at Jumeirah College Dubai. The competition aimed to promote Islamic culture and the Arabic language, attracting over 1,000 students from 125 schools across the UAE. The winners were selected based on rigorous evaluation criteria by a jury of imams and teachers accredited by the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai. 

This event underscores the commitment to preserving Islamic heritage and fostering a deep appreciation for the Arabic language. A special congratulations to our two winners, Mashal K (Grade 4C) and Omar K (Grade 3E) for their dedication and my thanks to Ms Rasha for accompanying. 

I am delighted to say that we had a very successful process for interviewing and selecting our Head of Secondary School for August 2025. Mr Aaron Kane met senior leaders for interview, including Dr Rana, the Deputy CEO of GEMS Education, he presented to middle leaders and also had time with a panel of students. Everyone was extremely impressed. Mr Aaron is an international educator and leader, currently serving as Head of Secondary at an international school in Türkiye. A British national, he brings a wealth of global experience, having worked in Serbia, the USA, Singapore, Egypt, and England. Throughout his career, he has held various leadership roles, including Head of Secondary, Director of Curriculum, Head of English, and Sports Coordinator. Passionate about education both professionally and personally, Aaron’s family shares his commitment to learning—his wife is also an educator, and they have two children in grades 8 and 10. 

Kind regards and have a good weekend,