๐ 8+ Major Awards
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Recognised by President Sheikh Mohamed
๐ UAE’s Best Secondary Teacher 2023/24
Almas
Qureshi
IB EdTech Leader ยท AI Trainer ยท UAE & KSA Speaker
Award-winning educator and certified AI & EdTech leader helping schools and professionals harness the power of technology to transform learning, leadership, and outcomes โ across the UAE, KSA, and MENA region.
FRSAFCCTGoogle Certified Educator L1 & L2Google InnovatorGemini EducatorGemini Faculty
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Presidential Recognition
Recognised by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Al Bahr Palace, World Teachers’ Day 2022 โ selected by KHDA for outstanding contribution to education in the UAE.
About Me
Transforming Education Through Technology
I’m Almas Qureshi โ an award-winning IB EdTech leader, AI trainer, and MENA conference speaker with over two decades of experience transforming education through technology, creativity, and inclusion.
Honoured with a personal meeting with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Teachers’ Day, and recognised as UAE’s Best Secondary Teacher 2023/24 by SchoolsCompared.com, I bring a rare combination of classroom excellence, strategic leadership, and cutting-edge AI expertise.
Now based in Saudi Arabia, I work with schools across the UAE, KSA, and wider MENA region โ delivering AI literacy, Google Workspace, and EdTech training programmes both online and in-person.
What I Offer
Services & Programmes
Gemini AI for Teachers
Hands-on training for educators on using Google’s Gemini AI to personalise learning, automate admin, generate resources, and enhance student engagement โ delivered online or in-person across MENA.
Gemini AICPDOnline & In-Person
AI Literacy for Schools
Whole-school AI literacy programmes helping students and staff understand, critically evaluate, and ethically use AI tools. Tailored for IB and international school curricula.
AI LiteracyIB SchoolsWhole-School
Keynote Speaking
Inspiring, evidence-based keynotes on AI in education, EdTech leadership, and the future of learning โ delivered at conferences across the MENA region.
KeynoteMENAConferences
Qualifications
Professional Credentials
FRSA
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts โ recognising contributions to arts, education, and society.
Fellowship
FCCT
Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching โ the professional body for teachers in the UK.
Fellowship
Google Certified Educator
Level 1 & Level 2 certified โ expertise in Google Workspace for Education tools and pedagogy.
L1 & L2
Google Innovator
Selected for the prestigious Google Innovator Academy โ recognised for using technology to drive bold, innovative change in education.
Innovator Academy
Gemini AI Certified
Certified as both Gemini Educator and Gemini Faculty โ at the frontier of AI-powered education.
Educator + Faculty
IB Professional Development
Multiple IB-certified workshops across IBDP Computer Science, MYP Design, MYP Assessment, Extended Essay, and Launching the MYP โ certified by the IB Director General.
IBDP & MYP
Recognition
Awards & Honours
Recognised at national and regional levels for impact in education, innovation, and leadership.
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Presidential Recognition โ UAE
Recognised by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Al Bahr Palace, World Teachers’ Day 2022 โ selected by KHDA for outstanding contribution to education in the UAE.
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Awarded by SchoolsCompared.com Top Schools Awards โ presented at The Emirates Golf Club. Recognised as Head of Technology at Raffles World Academy Dubai for outstanding STEAM education and innovation.
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CEO’s Excellence Award โ Innoventures Education
Awarded by Innoventures Education in recognition of outstanding professional excellence, innovative leadership, and exceptional contribution to the school community.
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STEM Leadership Excellence Award 2024
Awarded by KITSPIRE at the STEM Best Practice Summit 2024 โ Secondary category โ for exceptional STEM leadership, programme design, and delivery at Raffles World Academy Dubai.
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Award for Promoting STREAM Learning โ Innoventures Education 2022โ23
Awarded by Innoventures Education (CEO Poonam Bhojani) for exceptional leadership in promoting STREAM learning across the school community at Raffles World Academy.
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WSC Coach of the Year
Recognised as World Scholar’s Cup Coach of the Year for mentoring students to exceptional performance in international academic competitions across 9+ consecutive seasons.
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STEM Club of the Year
STEM MENA Awards 2023 โ founded and mentored a student-led club that grew from 4 to 18 members through consistent weekly engagement and innovation.
Real Results
Student & Institutional Impact
A reflection of what strong teaching, leadership, and innovation make possible.
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NASA Space App Challenge
Students declared National Winners (First in UAE) at this prestigious international hackathon encouraging the next generation of scientists and engineers.
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World Scholars Cup
Students won Best Scholar in Gulf & MENA region and the TOP Scholar award, representing the school at the Tournament of Champions.
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Mock School Court Project
Students ranked Top 4 & 5 Globally across 100+ registered schools worldwide in this international inclusion-focused debate competition.
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Expo Food Wise Challenge
Winners of the Expo Food Wise Challenge โ a student-led wellbeing initiative educating the UAE community on food literacy and nutrition.
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International Drone Design Challenge
Students won the Popular Design Award at this international competition for innovative drone design and engineering.
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WeVoi & City1016 Challenges
Students won First Prize at the WeVoi National Speaking Challenge and First Prize at the City1016 Quiz.
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Expo Young Innovators
Two teams selected to display their innovations at the Expo Centre โ recognised for creativity and problem-solving in science and technology.
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IPR Initiative โ Dubai Customs
4-year student-led Intellectual Property Rights initiative in collaboration with Dubai Customs Authority โ team awarded 2nd Prize.
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Speaker at Major EdTech Conferences
EdTech MENA 2019 ยท GCC Distance Education Summit 2021 ยท World Corporate Summit ยท STEM Best Practice Summit ยท Informa Connect EdEx
“The gap in education is never the technology. It’s the confidence to use it well.”
โ Almas Qureshi
Who I Work With
Built for Leaders in Education
I work with educators and institutions at different stages of their journey โ from building foundational confidence to leading school-wide transformation.
Schools
- IB schools seeking EdTech training and implementation
- Leadership teams building tech-enabled cultures
- Institutions seeking Google Workspace or AI training
- STEM and enrichment programme development
Individual Professionals
- Teachers pursuing Google or Gemini certification
- Educators building their EdTech expertise
- Career-changers entering the education sector
- Aspiring school leaders seeking coaching & mentoring