Dunes International School Al Khobar, a venture of Daratassalam, is a modern and progressive international school in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ever since its inception in 2011, it has always been a vision translated into reality of the Chairman Dr. Ibrahim H. Al-Quayid and the Managing Director Dr. Nadeem A. Tarin and a mission to create futuristic citizens with zeal to lead, excel, achieve and most importantly coexist with the global community. The obvious mission and holistic pursuit of its statement ‘In sync with future' and ever expanding approach of the managing body has transformed the unfamiliar name in 2011 to an illustrious brand of the Kingdom within just five years. The Chairman Dr. Ibrahim Al Quayid a renowned educationalist of Saudi Arabia and an honored statesman accorded to the vision of the founder Dr. Tarin and his keenness to establish an institution on a foreign land. His ample experience in academics, timeless endeavors and unceasing support reaped fruit and Dunes International School surfaced as a flourishing school even in its early phase. The school is the dream project of the Managing Director Dr. Tarin, a distinguished and acknowledged Indian expatriate, reverential philanthropist and a proficient visionary who pioneered in the arena of modern education in the region comprehending the dearth of institutions affording quality education to Indians and other expatriates as well. He knows well that unlike financial investing, which has reporting standards, audit processes, and market strategies, social investing or philanthropy is complex to evaluate. Dr. Tarin envisages serving the society with world-class education to future citizens and has realistic plans to set up comparable schools in the other parts of the Kingdom too. The Director Sultan Salman Al-Terais Sadey, an acknowledged businessman and a true social worker, has always patronized the institution on account of his honest bent over expansion of education and edification in the society. The Director Awad Al Qahtani, a man of repute in the educational community of the Eastern Province and a gifted administrator, has also been one of the sturdy pillars of the entire school structure and its systems. The Director Amjad Khan, a maestro in management, planning and execution, has facilitated Dunes International School redefine new horizons in imparting quality education. His meticulous formulation for the universal and incessant growth of school and passion for accomplishing high standards has earned a position second to none among international schools of the region. The Director Academics Dr. Saleem ur Rehman, an illustrious and intellectual educationalist and a real mentor, monitors the academic excellence in totality. His protracted association with the board of international schools in the Kingdom and absolute awareness with modern educational set up has brought Dunes International School at par with the prestigious institutions imparting global education. The Principal Dharminder Manon, a seasoned educationalist, a man of extensive knowledge with realistic and scientific approach and an endowed administrator, has devised the entire academic and non-academic framework of the school. His ample experience in teaching and administration in leading Indian international schools, absolute know-how in teaching methodologies and innovative ideas has engrossed a considerable parent community of expatriates. The school has developed manifolds under his leadership since its inception. Persisting on translating vision into reality with a mission to produce leaders, winners and achievers in a global world, the school pursues an open door policy to recruit exceptionally skilled and experienced teachers from different nations. One of the most prestigious schools of the province, Dunes houses state of art infrastructure with well furnished smart classrooms, equipped laboratories and libraries, ample play grounds, swimming pool and spacious auditorium develop a conducive teaching and learning environment and interest in extracurricular activities. A wholesome and balanced curriculum, up to date pedagogy and professionally skilled and richly experienced faculty in both boys and girls sections have been the supreme assets to the institution. Instilling in each a conscientious individual who develops fully in intellect, art, talents and education to the highest degree and exalted sense of life, inspiring each to transcend barriers, overcome odds and work in unison to bring about positive change in society retaining humility and values are the kind of students Dunes aims to produce, shape and groom. It radiates an atmosphere that values achievements, molds character, enriches minds and imparts proper values. Further, the school provides the diverse student body with exceptional education, instilling in young people a love of learning, the ability to think independently, and the confidence to pursue their dreams and goals. Speculating the growing recognition and pressure of new admissions at Dunes International School Al Khobar, the governing committee is working on a revolutionary school expansion project on 23,000 sq. meters outfitted with ultra modern infrastructure and serene learning environment accommodating 5,000 students. After the opening of an international school at Buraidah in April 2016, another international school will be introduced at Jubail by April 2017. Dr. Nadeem and his squad seem to have determined to empower modern education with futuristic schools across the Kingdom.
