Leadership Team

Our leadership team provides strategic direction, partnerships, and vision to guide EduRise’s growth and long-term impact.

Dr Salah AlHaddi

Dr Salah AlHaddi

Dirctor
Dr Salah AlHaddi is a British cardiac surgeon and a key member of EduRise’s leadership. He supports the organisation’s strategic direction and contributes to advancing its educational impact within the United Kingdom and beyond.
Sameer AlHubaishi

Sameer AlHubaishi

Co-Founder, Executive Manager
Sameer is a business strategist specialising in corporate strategy, business development, and startups. As Co-Founder and Executive Manager, he drives EduRise’s growth, leading partnerships and strategic initiatives that support sustainable expansion.
Anwar Al-Futaih

Anwar Al-Futaih

Co-founder, Assist. Edu. Manager
Anwar is an education and youth development specialist with over 10 years of experience across NGOs and institutions. He leads inclusive learning programmes, empowering young people and bridging education with real-world outcomes.
Dr Ahmed Almoraish

Dr Ahmed Almoraish

Advisor
Dr Ahmed Almoraish is a British Lecturer in Marketing at Cardiff University. He supports EduRise with research-informed insights, contributing to the development of impactful, evidence-based programmes.
Ali Mirzo

Ali Mirzo

Education & Curriculum Development Advisor
Ali is a British education leader and policy consultant specialising in curriculum design, teacher development, and educational innovation. As an advisor, he supports EduRise in developing high-quality learning programmes and strengthening its impact.

Operational Team

Our operational team delivers EduRise’s programmes on the ground, ensuring effective implementation, coordination, and measurable community impact.

Yasmin Alatnah

Yasmin Alatnah

Learning, Monitoring & Impact Officer
Yasmin is a development professional specialising in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL). She leads EduRise’s impact processes, ensuring programmes are evidence-based, measurable, and impactful.
Ghaida AbdulHameed

Ghaida AbdulHameed

Programme Officer
Ghaida is a programme and administrative professional with over 10 years of experience supporting leadership and coordinating programmes. She contributes to the smooth delivery of EduRise initiatives through effective coordination, organisation, and stakeholder communication.
Asmaa Almashraqi

Asmaa Almashraqi

Health & Education Programme Officer
Asmaa is a public health professional and Chevening Scholar. She supports EduRise in delivering education programmes that integrate health awareness and promote community wellbeing.
Samira Alfotih

Samira Alfotih

Communications & Media Officer
Samira is a communications specialist with experience in strategic messaging, media relations, and community engagement. She leads EduRise’s communications and media efforts, strengthening the organisation’s visibility, engagement, and impact.
Abdulraheem Alfutaih

Abdulraheem Alfutaih

IT & Logistics Officer
Abdulraheem is an IT and logistics professional supporting EduRise’s operational systems and infrastructure. He ensures smooth coordination of technical support, logistics, and data management to enable effective programme delivery.

Legacy Team

EduRise was built by individuals who played a key role in its foundation and early growth. While they are no longer involved in daily operations, their contributions continue to shape our journey and impact.

Dr Abdul Fattah Al-Ghurbani

Dr Abdul Fattah Al-Ghurbani

Dr Abdul Fattah is a co-founder of EduRise with extensive experience in international development and data analysis. His strategic insights played a key role in shaping the organisation’s foundation and early direction.
Abeer Sallam

Abeer Sallam

Abeer is a co-founder of EduRise who contributed to building the organisation’s communication approach and early engagement strategy. Her work played an important role in shaping EduRise’s voice and outreach.