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GEMS Education and Oracle Prepare UAE Students for the AI Economy

GEMS Education has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Oracle to equip GEMS secondary students and alumni with futureproof, industry-recognised digital skills. As part of the collaboration, GEMS schools will participate in Oracle University’s Skills Development Initiative (SDI), which offers access to high-quality learning content and foundational certification
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GEMS Education appoints UK school transformation leader Nicholas Soar to lead GEMS Founders School – Dubai South

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 residential hubs, GFD was established to serve a rapidly […]
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Aster DM Healthcare and GEMS Education partner to provide students real-world healthcare experience through Aster Discover

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
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GEMS Education appoints Richard Jones to lead flagship GEMS School of Research and Innovation

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
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GEMS Education appoints seasoned school founder Keith Chicquen as Superintendent of GEMS American Academy – Abu Dhabi

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 […]
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GEMS Education appoints Nicola Huggett as Executive Principal of GEMS Wellington International School

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
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GEMS Education honoured with leading international accreditation for safeguarding training

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
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Aster DM Healthcare and GEMS Education Partner to Champion Children’s Health and Wellbeing in Schools Across UAE

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 […]