Sahar Al Marzouki in

Sahar Al Marzouki

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Owner/Director at Al Faris International School
📍 Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Sahar Al Marzouki is a trailblazing entrepreneur in Saudi education who transitioned from a successful banking career to found Al Faris International School, the first IB school in the Kingdom. As Owner and Director, she is recognized for aligning education with Saudis Vision 2030 and was named Education CEO of the Year in 2022.

Deeply committed to social responsibility, Sahar is actively involved in numerous service projects, including breast cancer awareness with the Zahra Association, environmental campaigns, and supporting refugee families. She credits her father, a writer, as her primary inspiration, even basing the schools name and logo on a character from his book.

She established the first International Baccalaureate (IB) school in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Owner/Director
Location
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Educational Innovation
Champions the integration of technology in classrooms and inquiry-based learning to prepare students for future job markets, a key focus in her interviews.
Aligning with Vision 2030
Actively works to foster intellectual capital and adapt curriculums to support Saudi Arabia's strategic goals, prioritizing STEM, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship.
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8-2004
Owner/Director
Al Faris International School
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Education
2005 - 2009
Master of Education - MEd
Rochville University
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