Local Advisory Board
Chair of LAB

The aim of GEMS World Academy - Dubai has always been to make the Academy a centre of educational excellence. We are proud to be located in the heart of Dubai, and proud to have such a diverse community. It remains the express intent of GEMS Education and Mr Sunny Varkey to meet the needs of local students, parents and residents ensuring that our education standards are not only the highest standards, but they also serve as a role model to other schools and academies.
May I welcome the community to engage with the Academy, its CEO / Principal, and teachers. For our part the Local Advisory Board will continue to build upon the reputation and the community outreach plans of the Academy.
Mr Omar Abu-Sharif
Chair of the GEMS World Academy - Dubai LAB
GEMS World Academy - Dubai Local Advisory Board Members For 2022-23
Name | Initial Appointment Date | Re-appointment Date |
Term of Office |
Position / Title |
Mr Omar Abu-Sharif |
September 2019 |
September 2020 |
2 year |
CEO of HUNA Ltd (GEMS World Academy - Dubai Parent and LAB Chair) |
Mr Dino Varkey | September 2018 | September 2020 | 3 years | Group Executive Director & Board Member at GEMS Education |
Mr Saad Benani |
February 2022 |
N/A | 7 months | Parent Representative (GEMS World Academy - Dubai Parent) |
Mrs Pooja Kedia |
September 2018 |
September 2020 |
3 years |
Parent Representative (GEMS World Academy - Dubai Parent) |
Dr Saima Rana |
September 2020 |
N/A |
N/A |
CEO / Principal of GEMS World Academy - Dubai (Ex Officio) |