UAE’s biggest school group launches online network for alumni

Dubai: GEMS Education has launched its ‘GEMS Alumni’ programme to connect some 400,000 of its alumni from its UAE-based schools on one digital platform.

The programme creates a network of former GEMS students from around the world to “facilitate career successes” across “in-demand industries”, including aviation, technology and education.

The initial roll-out of GEMS Alumni includes a dedicated website and app launched for past scholars to sign up and log on to. The programme offers a range of opportunities for its members — from reconnecting with old friends to professional networking and access to global alumni chapters.

Another focus is career development, with alumni able to take advantage of career webinars, mentorship opportunities and industry panel discussions. GEMS alumni will also have the opportunity to avail exclusive offers locally and internationally.

The number of GEMS alumni — dating as far back as 1959 — currently stands at around 400,000 former students who have all graduated from or attended a GEMS school at some point in their school life. All of them are now able to access the GEMS Alumni’s app and website.

GEMS Education CEO Dino Varkey, himself an alumnus from GEMS Modern Academy, said: “After more than 60 years, you can meet a friendly GEMS face no matter where in the world you find yourself because our network of graduates and former students is truly global. I look forward to seeing the GEMS Alumni programme take off further, bringing together and opening even more doors for the many thousands of GEMS students we’ve had the privilege of teaching over the years.”