Dr. Mariam Shaikh is an accomplished education professional based in the United Arab Emirates with over 35 years of experience1. She is the Founder and CEO of MS Education Consultants, established in 20202222. Her expertise includes student recruitment, marketing, strategic development, international partnerships, and student experience3.
Dr. Shaikh has held significant leadership roles at prominent universities in the UAE and has worked extensively with students pursuing higher education globally4. She played a key role in establishing foreign university branch campuses in the UAE, including the University of New Brunswick in Dubai Knowledge Village5. She also served as Vice President for Student Recruitment at the Canadian University of Dubai, Heriot-Watt University Dubai, and Amity University in Dubai6. Earlier in her career, she owned a nursery school and was a Principal for a large Asian school group in the UAE, contributing to its growth to over 7000 students7.
She is a frequent keynote speaker at education conferences and a spokesperson promoting UAE's education institutions internationally8. Dr. Shaikh strongly advocates for Dubai as a leading education hub9.
In 2020, Dr. Mariam received an Honorary Doctorate in Transformational Educational Leadership and was appointed President of the Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Club10. She is a dedicated supporter of women entrepreneurs through the Global Women Entrepreneurs Group in Dubai, focusing on skill development, entrepreneurial projects, and mentorship for young women11.
MS Education Consultants aims to help students worldwide achieve their educational goals and support the growth of educational institutions12. The company offers services such as student recruitment, new campus set-up consultancy, online training programs, and cultural and higher education experience programs13. Since September 2021, Dr. Mariam has been the Middle East Strategist for the University of Guelph in Canada14. In 2023, MS Education also became the Middle East Representative for Toronto Metropolitan University15.
Dr. Shaikh is actively involved in CSR initiatives, working with UNHCR to provide scholarships for student refugees, emphasizing the importance of education for all children16. She has received numerous awards, including Asia's Top 100 Women Power Leaders in 2023 and the Entrepreneur Award Winner at the Emirates Women Award in 202217.
