Emkan Education brings a pool of passionate and driven individuals together. We are a team of enablers, accelerators, and thinkers who work towards changing and improving the dynamics of the educational space.
Currently, the team consists of leaders, consultants, educators, and professionals with years of experience and knowledge about the ins and outs of the competitive learning landscape.
Our team's diversity and multidisciplinary nature is a critical factor to our unique work culture.
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Basma is a Co-Founder and CEO of Emkan Education. Basma is a certified program leader for the Cambridge PDQ certificates for teachers. She was the supervisor for schools under the “Mawhiba Schools Partnership Initiative” in the Western Region organized by…
Mounira is a Co-Founder and CEO of Aanaab.com an online professional development platform for teachers. She is also Co-founder of Emkan Education a school development and education advisory company. Mounira worked an Advisor for the Evaluation, Training and Education Commission…
Sara is a Co-Founder of Emkan Education and partner. She led multiple school screening and strategy development projects. She was also the manager of the Arab International Portal, where she led teams of teachers and content development experts to create…
Anne is a Managing Partner at Emkan Education and an international education expert with over 25 years of experience in the education field. She has extensive experience in government advisory, international policy development, designing & implementing strategic national reform, research…
Jo is an experienced and enthusiastic Education Advisor who has worn many hats. She started her career in New Zealand as a teacher, school leader and literacy specialist working in schools and for the NZ Ministry of Education. The last…
Faouzi is a Senior Manager at Emkan Education. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in Strategic Management (Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands). He joined Emkan Education in 2015. Faouzi has gained extensive experience in Strategic…
Nidha Musliyar is a Senior Manager at Emkan Education. Nidha boasts extensive experience in the consulting and advisory field, particularly in the scope of educational development and human capital, whether in the public sector, private sector, or civil society organizations.…
Alaa is a Manager at Emkan Education. She is holding a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems both from Dar Al-Hekma University. Alaa is enthusiastic, innovative, and has an eye for detail that…
Riham is a Project Leader at Emkan Education. Riham is Experienced management consultant with strong capabilities in understanding business problems, synthesizing creative solutions, and developing data-backed recommendations. Previously with Ernst & Young Dubai (EY), Riham worked with various sectors such…
Ranad Khayat is a Senior Consultant at Emkan Education. She has been working in the educational field since 2012. With experience in K-12 education and the development of enrichment programs in many fields, most notably her experience in Philosophy for…
Melissa Farah is a Senior Consultant at Emkan Education with a diverse professional experience. Following her MBA degree, she commenced in the advisory and consultancy business in the Gulf region where she worked on labor policies and organizational transformation. Melissa…
Ahad is a Senior Consultant at Emkan Education. She holds a master’s degree in Education Leadership from The University of Manchester and a bachelor’s degree in Education, Culture, and Childhood from The University of Sheffield. She has a diverse international…
Eman is a Senior Consultant at Emkan Education. She recently graduated from the University of Stellenbosch with her Bachelor of Law. She has experience mainly in the handling of administration and volunteer work at various Non-Profit Organizations and Non-Governmental Organizations.
read moreNicholas is a Consultant at Emkan Education, based in Manchester, UK. He graduated from the University of Manchester with a Bachelors of Arts with Honors in Politics and Arabic. While living in the U.A.E, he interned for Alef Education and,…
Israa Asaad is a Consultant at Emkan Education. She has more than 3 years of experience in innovative consulting supporting established firms, guiding their development, and optimizing their strategies. She has also supported more than 30 emerging startups from different…
Fatemeh is an Associate Consultant at Emkan Education. She holds a Master’s Degree in Leadership and Management in Education with a minor in English Literature from the American University of Beirut (AUB). Fatemeh’s experience involves theoretical knowledge and research in…
Tala is an Associate Consultant at Emkan Education. During her years at the American University of Beirut, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Sociology and Anthropology. As she completed her degree, Tala served on…
Amnah is a Senior Consultant at Emkan Education, she has 8 years of experience managing various education and development projects with the private sector, non-profit organizations and higher education institutions. With a background in Clinical Psychology, Amnah has experience in…
Nour is a Consultant at Emkan Education, with a diverse experience managing various education and development projects within the private and non-profit sectors. Nour has experience ranging from program design and implementation to grants and database management and social entrepreneurship,…
Roaa is a Senior Consultant at Emkan Education. Roaa has extensive consulting experience with renowned companies, SMEs, and leading unicorns in EMEA. Prior to joining Emkan, Roaa was a senior consultant at Simon-Kucher, where she prepared and delivered strategy workshops…
Karim is an Associate Consultant at Emkan Education. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Notre Dame University – Louaize and is a Project Management Professional Diploma candidate at the American University of Beirut. Karim’s…
Shahd Gawish is a Project Leader at Emkan Education. Shahd has 5+ years of Management Consultancy and Investment Banking experience. She has worked on a diverse range of projects in the Middle East and Africa, particularly in the fields of…
Safwan is an Associate Consultant at Emkan Education, and has an Engineering background with an entrepreneurial mindset. He is dedicated to human capital development as he led multiple community initiatives as well as co-founded a recruitment business to support entry-level…
Mohammad is an Associate Consultant in the advisory department at Emkan. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the American University of Beirut. Mohammad worked as a technical consultant for 2 years at an international engineering consultancy…
Marya is a Consultant at Emkan Education with experience in youth mental health research and policy development. Marya is experienced in research data analysis and policy development as well as quality assurance and survey development.
read moreSamer Hijazi is a Managing Partner at Emkan Education , specializes in management consulting, and has more than 15 years of experience in various industries in the public and private sectors in Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, and other countries. Most…
Maha is a Consultant at Emkan Education and has almost 9 years of experience in the education sector. She holds a bachelor’s Degree of science in Management Information Systems and a master’s degree of science in Information Systems; track Business…
Emad Al-Thaqafi is a Manager at Emkan Education, specialist in management consulting with more than 10 years of strategic experience, and is known for his high efficiency in developing and implementing strategic initiatives at the national level. During his career,…
Khulood Eshaq is the Cambridge Director for the Cambridge Services at Emkan Education. She holds a Master’s Degree in Special and Inclusive Education from University College of London and a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education from Dar Al…
Aftab is the Senior Communication Officer at Emkan Education. She began her career in working with special needs children in a rehabilitation center before moving on to Emkan. She is also responsible for marketing and supporting schools in implementing the…
Juman Bondokji is the Examination Support Officer in the Cambridge services department at Emkan Education. Juman holds a BA degree in social work from the University of Jordan. She has several years of professional experience in internationally reputable humanitarian organizations…
Mohammed AL-Jifri is the Examination Support Officer in the Cambridge services department at Emkan Education, also adept at handling multiple simultaneous service requests with complete accuracy and courtesy. Mohammed holds a BA degree in industrial engineering from the University of…
Lubna Qari is the Cambridge Community Engagement Officer at Emkan Education. She is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with the Cambridge community, which includes addressing any of the stakeholders’ concerns and enhancing community engagement. Lubna has planned & managed…
Nouf Alshalan is an Admin Assistant at Cambridge Department. She provides high-level support to the executive team, coordinating calendars, managing communications, and ensuring the smooth running of daily operations. Nouf holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Translation from Effat…
Rana is the Assessment and Qualifications Manager at the Cambridge Department. Rana is an accomplished educator with over 25 years of experience in teaching and administration. She has excelled in various leadership roles in international schools, including serving as the…
Raghda is an Office Manager at Emkan Education. She has been working at Emkan for 2 years. She is also responsible for organizing the employees affairs and their needs and she is a member of the Human Resources Committee in…
Ghadi is an Senior Admin Officer at Emkan Education. Her responsibilities are organizing and improving the workspace and supporting the functions of the Human Resource department in Emkan. Ghadi’s Career objective is to develop practical skills through Emkan services and…
Ahmed is the Accounting Manager at Emkan Education, he has more than 10 years of experience in diverse industries, including Real estate development, Construction, Trading, Industrial & Retail. In addition to his diverse portfolio, Ahmed’s is experienced in financial moduling…
Dima is Executive Assistant at Emkan Education. Her responsibilities are organizing and improving the workspace and supporting the functions of the Advisory department. Dima’s Career objective is to develop practical skills through Emkan services and work with experts to improve…
Asrar is a Senior Accountant at Emkan Education. She has 3 years of work experience in Accounting and Finance. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance.
read moreNada Zaidan is the former Dean of Hekma School of Design and Architecture at Dar AlHekma University, and the former General Director of Yusr International Schools part of Sedco Holding Investment Group. Nada has over 20 years of experience in…
Basma is a Co-Founder and CEO of Emkan Education. Basma is a certified program leader for the Cambridge PDQ certificates for teachers. She was the supervisor for schools under the “Mawhiba Schools Partnership Initiative” in the Western Region organized by…
Mounira is a Co-Founder and CEO of Aanaab.com an online professional development platform for teachers. She is also Co-founder of Emkan Education a school development and education advisory company. Mounira worked an Advisor for the Evaluation, Training and Education Commission…
Sara is a Co-Founder of Emkan Education and partner. She led multiple school screening and strategy development projects. She was also the manager of the Arab International Portal, where she led teams of teachers and content development experts to create…
Anne is a Managing Partner at Emkan Education and an international education expert with over 25 years of experience in the education field. She has extensive experience in government advisory, international policy development, designing & implementing strategic national reform, research…
Jo is an experienced and enthusiastic Education Advisor who has worn many hats. She started her career in New Zealand as a teacher, school leader and literacy specialist working in schools and for the NZ Ministry of Education. The last…
Faouzi is a Senior Manager at Emkan Education. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in Strategic Management (Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands). He joined Emkan Education in 2015. Faouzi has gained extensive experience in Strategic…
Nidha Musliyar is a Senior Manager at Emkan Education. Nidha boasts extensive experience in the consulting and advisory field, particularly in the scope of educational development and human capital, whether in the public sector, private sector, or civil society organizations.…
Alaa is a Manager at Emkan Education. She is holding a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems both from Dar Al-Hekma University. Alaa is enthusiastic, innovative, and has an eye for detail that…
Riham is a Project Leader at Emkan Education. Riham is Experienced management consultant with strong capabilities in understanding business problems, synthesizing creative solutions, and developing data-backed recommendations. Previously with Ernst & Young Dubai (EY), Riham worked with various sectors such…
Khulood Eshaq is the Cambridge Director for the Cambridge Services at Emkan Education. She holds a Master’s Degree in Special and Inclusive Education from University College of London and a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education from Dar Al…
Ranad Khayat is a Senior Consultant at Emkan Education. She has been working in the educational field since 2012. With experience in K-12 education and the development of enrichment programs in many fields, most notably her experience in Philosophy for…
Melissa Farah is a Senior Consultant at Emkan Education with a diverse professional experience. Following her MBA degree, she commenced in the advisory and consultancy business in the Gulf region where she worked on labor policies and organizational transformation. Melissa…
Ahad is a Senior Consultant at Emkan Education. She holds a master’s degree in Education Leadership from The University of Manchester and a bachelor’s degree in Education, Culture, and Childhood from The University of Sheffield. She has a diverse international…
Eman is a Senior Consultant at Emkan Education. She recently graduated from the University of Stellenbosch with her Bachelor of Law. She has experience mainly in the handling of administration and volunteer work at various Non-Profit Organizations and Non-Governmental Organizations.
read moreNicholas is a Consultant at Emkan Education, based in Manchester, UK. He graduated from the University of Manchester with a Bachelors of Arts with Honors in Politics and Arabic. While living in the U.A.E, he interned for Alef Education and,…
Israa Asaad is a Consultant at Emkan Education. She has more than 3 years of experience in innovative consulting supporting established firms, guiding their development, and optimizing their strategies. She has also supported more than 30 emerging startups from different…
Fatemeh is an Associate Consultant at Emkan Education. She holds a Master’s Degree in Leadership and Management in Education with a minor in English Literature from the American University of Beirut (AUB). Fatemeh’s experience involves theoretical knowledge and research in…
Tala is an Associate Consultant at Emkan Education. During her years at the American University of Beirut, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Sociology and Anthropology. As she completed her degree, Tala served on…
Amnah is a Senior Consultant at Emkan Education, she has 8 years of experience managing various education and development projects with the private sector, non-profit organizations and higher education institutions. With a background in Clinical Psychology, Amnah has experience in…
Nour is a Consultant at Emkan Education, with a diverse experience managing various education and development projects within the private and non-profit sectors. Nour has experience ranging from program design and implementation to grants and database management and social entrepreneurship,…
Roaa is a Senior Consultant at Emkan Education. Roaa has extensive consulting experience with renowned companies, SMEs, and leading unicorns in EMEA. Prior to joining Emkan, Roaa was a senior consultant at Simon-Kucher, where she prepared and delivered strategy workshops…
Karim is an Associate Consultant at Emkan Education. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Notre Dame University – Louaize and is a Project Management Professional Diploma candidate at the American University of Beirut. Karim’s…
Aftab is the Senior Communication Officer at Emkan Education. She began her career in working with special needs children in a rehabilitation center before moving on to Emkan. She is also responsible for marketing and supporting schools in implementing the…
Raghda is an Office Manager at Emkan Education. She has been working at Emkan for 2 years. She is also responsible for organizing the employees affairs and their needs and she is a member of the Human Resources Committee in…
Ghadi is an Senior Admin Officer at Emkan Education. Her responsibilities are organizing and improving the workspace and supporting the functions of the Human Resource department in Emkan. Ghadi’s Career objective is to develop practical skills through Emkan services and…
Ahmed is the Accounting Manager at Emkan Education, he has more than 10 years of experience in diverse industries, including Real estate development, Construction, Trading, Industrial & Retail. In addition to his diverse portfolio, Ahmed’s is experienced in financial moduling…
Dima is Executive Assistant at Emkan Education. Her responsibilities are organizing and improving the workspace and supporting the functions of the Advisory department. Dima’s Career objective is to develop practical skills through Emkan services and work with experts to improve…
Asrar is a Senior Accountant at Emkan Education. She has 3 years of work experience in Accounting and Finance. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance.
read moreJuman Bondokji is the Examination Support Officer in the Cambridge services department at Emkan Education. Juman holds a BA degree in social work from the University of Jordan. She has several years of professional experience in internationally reputable humanitarian organizations…
Mohammed AL-Jifri is the Examination Support Officer in the Cambridge services department at Emkan Education, also adept at handling multiple simultaneous service requests with complete accuracy and courtesy. Mohammed holds a BA degree in industrial engineering from the University of…
Lubna Qari is the Cambridge Community Engagement Officer at Emkan Education. She is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with the Cambridge community, which includes addressing any of the stakeholders’ concerns and enhancing community engagement. Lubna has planned & managed…
Nouf Alshalan is an Admin Assistant at Cambridge Department. She provides high-level support to the executive team, coordinating calendars, managing communications, and ensuring the smooth running of daily operations. Nouf holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Translation from Effat…
Rana is the Assessment and Qualifications Manager at the Cambridge Department. Rana is an accomplished educator with over 25 years of experience in teaching and administration. She has excelled in various leadership roles in international schools, including serving as the…
Shahd Gawish is a Project Leader at Emkan Education. Shahd has 5+ years of Management Consultancy and Investment Banking experience. She has worked on a diverse range of projects in the Middle East and Africa, particularly in the fields of…
Safwan is an Associate Consultant at Emkan Education, and has an Engineering background with an entrepreneurial mindset. He is dedicated to human capital development as he led multiple community initiatives as well as co-founded a recruitment business to support entry-level…
Mohammad is an Associate Consultant in the advisory department at Emkan. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the American University of Beirut. Mohammad worked as a technical consultant for 2 years at an international engineering consultancy…
Marya is a Consultant at Emkan Education with experience in youth mental health research and policy development. Marya is experienced in research data analysis and policy development as well as quality assurance and survey development.
read moreSamer Hijazi is a Managing Partner at Emkan Education , specializes in management consulting, and has more than 15 years of experience in various industries in the public and private sectors in Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, and other countries. Most…
Maha is a Consultant at Emkan Education and has almost 9 years of experience in the education sector. She holds a bachelor’s Degree of science in Management Information Systems and a master’s degree of science in Information Systems; track Business…
Emad Al-Thaqafi is a Manager at Emkan Education, specialist in management consulting with more than 10 years of strategic experience, and is known for his high efficiency in developing and implementing strategic initiatives at the national level. During his career,…
Nada Zaidan is the former Dean of Hekma School of Design and Architecture at Dar AlHekma University, and the former General Director of Yusr International Schools part of Sedco Holding Investment Group. Nada has over 20 years of experience in…