International Indian School Riyadh Alumni Association Launches Inaugural ‘Meet & Greet’ Event

The International Indian School Riyadh Alumni Association (IISRAA) held its inaugural ‘Meet & Greet’ event in Riyadh on November 1st. This momentous occasion aimed to foster connections among former students worldwide, providing invaluable resources for career development, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

The event featured distinguished guests, including Pravasi Bharatiya Awardee 2017, Mrs. Zeenat Musarrat Jafri, an esteemed Indian educator and founder of the school, alongside the current principal, Mrs. Meera Rehman.

The successful gathering welcomed alumni from across the region, with many traveling great distances to reconnect and celebrate their shared experiences.

Mrs. Zeenat Musarrat Jafri remarked: “I extend my heartfelt gratitude and congratulate the organizers for taking this initiative and bringing together the IISR community with this alumni association.”

She added: “This school is as important to me as my child; I take pride in every alumnus as if they were my own. Today, you represent different roles and positions – with some doctors, architects, engineers, teachers, etc. I am proud of each one and every one of you.”

Echoing her sentiments, Mrs. Meera Rehman stated: “I am very happy that my alumni took this initiative to form an association that brings together all IISRIANS from different fields, inculcating the spirit of IISR in each of you. I wish the organizers the very best.”

The International Indian School Riyadh—formerly known as the Embassy of India School, Riyadh—has been a cornerstone of education since its founding on October 9, 1982, with just 20 students. Today, it serves thousands of students and has operated for over 42 years.

IISRAA aims to help members navigate the professional landscape, support each other through challenges, and celebrate successes. The association provides opportunities for networking and a platform to connect and consolidate skills and resources, enabling alumni to give back meaningfully to their alma mater.

International Indian School Riyadh is a K–12 English-medium community-based foreign school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, run by the Indian embassy. Established in 1982 with assistance from then Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi, it was the first community-based institute in which was established to primarily serve the Indian diaspora in the country. It offers curriculum prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education and is approved by the Ministry of Education, Government of Saudi Arabia.