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GEMS Education appoints Rebecca Crean as Principal of GEMS FirstPoint School

News Desk 22/01/2026

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

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TOP 10 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR GEMS EDUCATION GLOBAL TEACHER PRIZE 2026

News Desk 19/01/2026

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 […]

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GEMS Education appoints Ann Haydon as Principal of GEMS Wellington Academy – Al Khail (WEK)

News Desk 05/01/2026

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.   […]

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GEMS Education honoured with leading international accreditation for safeguarding training

PR News Desk 06/10/2025

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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New GEMS Education-Dubai Basketball partnership to put students centre stage during home games

PR News Desk 16/09/2025

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 […]

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

PR News Desk 16/09/2025

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 […]

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Suad Merchant appointed Chief Marketing Officer at GEMS Education

PR News Desk 17/07/2025

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 […]

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Titan Eye+ to offer free eye-screenings to students at 10 GEMS Education schools

PR News Desk 14/07/2025

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 […]

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GEMS Education celebrates exceptional IB results across its seven UAE IB schools

PR News Desk 06/07/2025

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

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GEMS Education launches GEMS School Management (GSM) to deliver world-class schools globally; in advanced talks in eight different markets

PR News Desk 01/07/2025

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

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GBM to Implement Palo Alto Networks’ Next-Generation Firewall at GEMS Education

PR News Desk 03/11/2024

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

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Yspot Champions Youth Empowerment in Cross-Collaboration

PR News Desk 24/01/2024

Yspot, the unique and forward-thinking platform designed to revolutionize connectivity between youth and organizations, proudly announces a strategic partnership between its distinguished, existing partner, Virtuzone, and GEMS Education, one of the world’s largest private school operators. This pivotal cross-collaboration aims to bridge the divide between regional youth