School group marks 40 years in UAE’s education sector

Sabis has 14 schools in country, with the first established in Sharjah

The global education network Sabis celebrated 40 years of operations in the UAE and received an award for its commitment to enhancing education.

The network, which has so far established 14 schools in the country, has a history in the UAE that dates back to 1976 when The International School of Choueifat was opened in Sharjah.

Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development; Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates airline and Group; and Shamma Suhail Faris Al Mazroui, Minister of State for Youth, attended the celebration at a gala dinner.

Al Mazroui, who graduated from The International School of Choueifat — Abu Dhabi (a Sabis network school), gave a speech in which she expressed how her Sabis schooling experience impacted her journey — both personally and professionally.

She also expressed her gratitude to her school, teachers and administration for their support over her years at school.

During the event, also attended by government officials, business associates, partners, directors, staff, and graduates, Shaikh Ahmad presented Ralph Bistany, Sabis co-founder, with an award for “unwavering lifetime commitment to enhancing education”.

“Entering the UAE was a turning point in the history of Sabis and we will always be grateful for the hospitality, trust, and support of its authorities,” said Victor Saad, Sabis vice-president. “In every sense, this country has been a second home for us, a prominent stepping stone in our evolution, and will remain deeply embedded in our hearts.”