Al Dhannah City gets first UK curriculum school

Al Dhannah City marked a historic milestone on Nov.14 with the official opening of Excellence Global School (EGS)—the region’s first British Curriculum school, offering education from Pre-KG to Grade 6 in its Phase 1, as approved by the Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK).

The inaugural ceremony took place on the school campus and was officially inaugurated by Mubarak O. Al Mansouri, Vice President, Al Dhafra Region Affairs (ADNOC), in the presence of senior ADNOC officials, dignitaries from Al Dhannah City, parents, and enthusiastic young learners.

Al Mansouri congratulated the school on its opening, extended his best wishes for its success, and affirmed ADNOC’s continued support for the development and future expansion of the school to meet the evolving needs of the Al Dhannah community.

The ceremony was also attended by the leadership of Global Educational Solutions (GES), including Chairman Parayil KunhiMohamed Ansari and Managing Director Dr. Muneer Ansari Parayil, whose vision and leadership have been instrumental in bringing this landmark educational initiative to the Al Dhafra Region.

In his keynote address, Dr. Muneer Ansari Parayil highlighted the school’s educational philosophy rooted in Innovation, Creativity, Knowledge, and Sustainability, reaffirming EGS’s mission to prepare children for a rapidly changing world through values-driven, inquiry-based, and globally aligned learning experiences.

He also emphasised the school’s state-of-the-art infrastructure, featuring a 1000-seat multipurpose hall (MPH), a fully turfed playground, a modern Innovation Hub, and technologyintegrated classrooms designed to support future-focused teaching and learning.

Dr. Muneer expressed his sincere gratitude to ADNOC leadership for their unwavering support in establishing Excellence Global School in Al Dhannah City.

He commended ADNOC’s commitment to shaping the city into a vibrant and diverse community—now home to more than 70 nationalities—with comprehensive residential amenities, modern infrastructure, and high-quality community facilities.

Dr. Muneer further stated the meaningful timing of the school’s opening, as the UAE celebrates its 54th National Day and prepares for the Year of the Family 2026, declared by the President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.