The ceremony was attended by distinguished leaders including Jay Varkey, Deputy CEO of GEMS Education; Rashed Abdulmonem

Alrashed, Board Member of the Abdulmonem Alrashed Humanitarian Foundation and Managing Partner of Waseel Partners Investments; Karim Moussa, Co-CEO of EFG-Hermes Private Equity; and Ahmed Wahby, Group CEO of Spark Education Platform and
Egypt Education Platform (Mindspire Education)

Senior representatives from the Kingdom also joined the celebration, underscoring national support for educational advancement, including Masahel AlSaleh from the Ministry of Investment, Saudi Arabia, and Maryam Alasmari, Senior Director of K-12 Education Development.

The groundbreaking reflects a shared vision to deliver world-class British education through a purpose-built campus designed to nurture innovation, academic excellence, and holistic development. As Spark Education Platform continues to expand its footprint in Saudi Arabia, GBISR stands as a testament to strategic partnerships, operational excellence, and a long-term commitment to shaping
future-ready learners across Riyadh and beyond.