29 September - 1 October 2026
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The Arena, Riyadh | Saudi Arabia.
Yasir Alsharif
Educational Leader, Well-being & Child Safeguarding Specialist - Rowad Al Khaleej International Schools
Yasir Alsharif is a highly respected Strategic Leader and School Founder with over 13 years of experience in the international education sector. A cornerstone of the Misk Foundation for 8 years, he has played a pivotal role in shaping elite educational environments in Saudi Arabia. Yasir is recognized for his unique ability to perfectly blend global academic excellence with local Ministry of Education (MoE) regulations.
As a "First Saudi" pioneer, Yasir successfully established the national "Noor" system within Misk International Schools and built strategic bridges with prestigious entities like KAUST, Mawhiba, and ETEC. He is a specialist in school start-ups, recently serving as a Founding Member of Riyadh School Al-Malqa, where he led the institution from concept to operation, including executive recruitment and academic governance.
A senior expert in Safeguarding and Student Well-being, Yasir is dedicated to creating safe, world-class learning spaces. His leadership is driven by a deep commitment to the transformative goals of Saudi Vision 2030, making him a trusted leader and an architect of change in the Kingdom’s educational landscape.
Speaker Sessions
Leaders in Education
1499
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Why Students' Wellbeing is the Hard Currency for Startup Schools' Success
Session Summary:
In the chaotic launch of startup schools, student wellbeing—not just infrastructure—is the true "hard currency" for success. This session explores how prioritising safety, routine, and student voice from day one secures immediate trust and builds a thriving community before the paint even dries. Join this session to:
• Learn why student wellbeing serves as the essential "hard currency" for startup school success, establishing safety, routine, and student voice as immediate priorities over traditional infrastructure concerns
• Discover practical strategies for securing immediate trust and creating thriving school communities from day one, even amid the chaos and uncertainty of launching new educational institutions
• Gain actionable approaches for integrating student wellbeing into the core startup school model, ensuring sustainable success through human-centered foundations rather than facility-focused priorities
Speakers
Yasir Alsharif
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Educational Leader, Well-being & Child Safeguarding Specialist - Rowad Al Khaleej International Schools
Categories
Wellbeing and Mental Health
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