GEMS Education has announced the appointment of Nicholas Soar as the Principal and CEO of GEMS Founders School – Dubai South (GFD), effective August 2026. He succeeds Interim Principal John Stapley. Located at the heart of Dubai South, one of the UAE’s fastest-growing economic and
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GEMS Education has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Aster DM Healthcare to provide students with career exposure in the healthcare sector, enabling them to translate classroom learning into real-world application. The strategic partnership reflects a shared commitment by both organisations to ensure industry-linked learning and advancing career readiness
GEMS Education has announced Richard Jones as new incoming Principal/CEO of GEMS School of Research and Innovation (SRI), following approval from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). Richard joins SRI from Bryanston School in Dorset, UK, where he has served as Head since 2022, leading one of the UK’s most progressive, award-winning co-educational boarding
GEMS Education has appointed Keith Chicquen as the Superintendent of GEMS American Academy – Abu Dhabi (GAA), effective August 2026. GAA serves a diverse student community representing 86 nationalities, with more than 30 languages spoken. The school has earned a Very Good rating from the Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), with its curriculum […]
GEMS Education has announced the appointment of Nicola Huggett as Executive Principal of GEMS Wellington International School (WIS). Nicola has assumed her role with effect from April 2026, bringing with her more than three decades of senior leadership experience across some of the UK’s most respected independent and international schools. Andrew Jenkins, currently
GEMS Education students across its CBSE curriculum schools in the UAE have once again delivered outstanding Grade 10 Board results, achieving a 100% pass rate across the group, with some students securing full marks. CBSE Class 10 headline results: A total of 2,960 Class 10 pupils from 11 GEMS CBSE schools were assessed All schools […]
As communities and businesses across the UAE navigate evolving market conditions, GEMS Education has announced that its GEMS Rewards mobile app is now available to all UAE residents. The move reflects the organisation’s commitment to extending meaningful support beyond its school network and into the wider community. Built originally for GEMS community of student
GEMS Education has entered a strategic partnership with London College of Fashion (LCF), University of the Arts London (UAL), marking a significant milestone in the evolution of creative education in the region. Partnering with London College of Fashion brings the academic expertise of one of the world’s most respected fashion institutions into the UAE. Renowned […]
GEMS Education hosts Open Day across 43 schools following strong response to GEMS Genius Scholarship
Building on the launch of the GEMS Genius Scholarship in 2025, GEMS Education conducted a landmark Open Day across 43 of its schools in the UAE and Qatar. The schools welcomed over 500 shortlisted students and their families, selected from the total pool of more than 2,200 applications across the UAE and Qatar, for the […]
GEMS Education has announced the appointment of Rebecca Crean as the new Principal of GEMS FirstPoint School (FPS), one of Dubai’s leading British curriculum schools. She will start her role in August 2026, bringing with her more than 20 years of educational leadership experience across high-performing UK and international schools. Rebecca Crean joins FPS,
The top 10 finalists for the GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize 2026 have been announced. They were selected from over 5,000 nominations and applications from 139 countries around the world. Now in its 10th year, the $1 million Global Teacher Prize is the largest prize of its kind. It is a Varkey Foundation initiative organised in collaboration […]
GEMS Education has announced the appointment of Ann Haydon MBE as the new Principal of GEMS Wellington Academy – Al Khail (WEK), one of Dubai’s leading British curriculum schools. Haydon will join the school on 2 January 2026, bringing with her an outstanding record of leadership across top UK independent schools and international education. […]
GEMS Education has become the first education provider in the region – and one of only a very few worldwide – to receive international accreditation for its Level 1 and Level 3 Safeguarding Training Programme. The accreditation, carried out by UK-based The CPD Certification Service, recognises GEMS’ industry-leading approach to child protection and proactive safeguarding
GEMS Education has launched an exciting new partnership with Dubai Basketball, designed to unlock unique sporting and cultural opportunities for GEMS students and communities. The collaboration, running for the full season from September 2025 to 2026, rests on a shared belief in the power of sport, inclusivity, and opportunity for all. Dubai Basketball is the […]
Aster DM Healthcare and GEMS Education have joined forces in a partnership that places health and wellness at the core of learning. As the official Health and Wellness Partner across 45 GEMS schools in UAE, Aster will introduce innovative programmes to inculcate values of good health, healthier and happier lifestyles among teachers, students, staff and […]
GEMS Education, the world’s largest private K-12 school operator and a leader in providing quality education across the UAE and beyond, is pleased to announce the appointment of Suad Merchant as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Suad joins GEMS at a pivotal time in the dynamically evolving MENA region, where education’s growing importance as […]
Titan Eye+, a leading eyewear and vision care brand by TATA group, is expanding its collaboration with GEMS Rewards, the rewards programme of GEMS Education, the UAE’s largest private school network. The initiative aims to promote the importance of eye health and encourage a culture of regular eye check-ups within school communities. Building on the […]
GEMS Education students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) have once again achieved remarkable success in their final examinations, surpassing global benchmarks and gaining entry to leading universities around the world. A total of 645 Grade 12/Year 13 students from seven GEMS schools across the UAE sat
GEMS Education today launched GEMS School Management (GSM), a bold new venture designed to deliver exceptional, future-ready schools in partnership with governments, investors, developers, school groups, and communities worldwide. The programme has already attracted considerable interest and is in advanced talks with customers in eight different markets with more inquiries
Gulf Business Machines (GBM), a leading end-to-end digital solutions provider, will deploy a next-generation firewall by Palo Alto Networks, a leader in cybersecurity solutions, across all schools under GEMS Education, one of the largest private school networks in the GCC. The project will significantly enhance the security of the digital learning environment, enabling





























