• Sheikha Anwar is a graduate from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Management.

• From 2016 until 2018, Sheikha Anwar was named on the Deans list at the University of Minnesota for outstanding performance and academic excellence. She also completed her Master of Business Administration with commendation from the University of Aberdeen.

• Sheikha Anwar founded Little Panda’s Kindergarten, a learning institution offering early years foundation stage for students in Doha.

Mr. Tallal has over 20 years of extensive experience in financial management, investment, business planning, performance measurement, capital market transactions, growth strategies and innovation, risk management, resource management, corporate governance, and operation efficiency management.

Prior to joining Al Faleh Educational Holding, Mr. Tallal occupied some managerial positions in large organisations, including Doha Bank (Q.P.S.C.), Integral Group Holding (IGH), and Al Jaber & Partners Group.

Mr. Tallal received his Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Administrative Sciences from Zarqa University and his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from AFG College with the University of Aberdeen. His credentials also include certifications such as CPA, CAA, and active membership in the CFA Institute, underscoring his commitment to professional excellence.

• Dr. Julie Cross is an accomplished higher education leader with over twenty-five years of experience within the sector, including six years within the Middle East.

• Earlier she worked as an Academic at the University of Central Lancashire, between 2010 and 2020 and at the University of Salford holding positions of Associate Dean (International) and latterly Dean. Dr Julie was also instrumental in forging the University of Salford partnership with the British University of Bahrain and within the partnership held positions of VP Academic, Vice President and President. She received her MRes and PhD from the University of Salford and her Bachelors Degree from the University of Central Lancashire

• Edward has extensive experience in school leadership and governance. Throughout his career, he has devoted himself to advancing educational innovation within the schools he has led. Edward takes pride not only in leading schools but also in engaging the entire school community—both internal and external stakeholders.

• Having spent over 15 years of experience in senior leadership roles across the Middle East, Edward has demonstrated a deep dedication and passion for holistic education and for developing schools of excellence within the region.

• He is highly motivated to expand access to educational innovation and lifelong learning for all staff and students under his leadership.

• Edward holds an MPhil in Education from the University of Cambridge and a Master’s degree in Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics.

Michael has over 15 years of experience in the higher education sector, having worked with various British universities and higher educational institutions. He was a member of the senior strategic management team for GSM London (a private provider of higher education) for eight years working as Middle East Development Manager for that institution. This role involved forging links between education establishments, government agencies and industrial sector multinational organisations to deliver capacity building programmes to managers in the Gulf region. Michael has extensive knowledge of the region having worked with the embassies of UAE, Bahrain and Qatar developing cultural links in the areas of education, law and the arts.  Michael holds a University of London BA(Hons), the Graduate Diploma in Law (BPP University) and an MSc Strategic Management from the University of Wales.  Michael is currently Director of Strategic Communications & Public Affairs at AFG College with the University of Aberdeen.

• Jad Hardan is the Director of Information Technology at Al Faleh Educational Holding. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree from University of Roehampton in the United Kingdom as well as a Bachelor Degree in Information Technology and has more than 15 years of experience in the field.

• Jad provides leadership for the continued development of an innovative and secure IT environment and was part of the opening team of AFG College with the University of Aberdeen.

• Prior to joining Al Faleh Educational Holding, Jad worked as Projects Manager accredited for Oracle products. He has been the leader in more than 50 major hospitality projects in Qatar and the Middle East.

• Hishaam Niamatullah Hendricks graduated from the University of the Western Cape, South Africa, with a Bachelor’s degree in Arts and holds a postgraduate degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. He also registered as a psychometrist in 1991 with the South African Medical and Dental Council. He completed in 1993 a postgraduate Higher Diploma in Education from the University of the Western Cape.

• He joined Doha Academy as the Vice Principal in 2005 and has held many challenging positions during his tenure, the latter being Director of Operations.

• He is currently pursuing an MBA with the University of Hull.