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Leadership team

Dr. Youssef Bin Hamad Al-Bassam

Founder of Al Bassam Schools in Saudi Arabia (Boys & Girls) Chairman of the Educational Board

Dr. Yousif bin Hamad Al Bassam is the Founder of Al Bassam Schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Boys and Girls Campuses) and serves as Chairman of the Educational Board.

He earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership (2010) and a Master’s degree in Teaching Methods (2006) from Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management (1982) from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM).

Dr. Yousif possesses extensive experience in establishing and managing educational institutions. He is the Founder and Chairman of the Educational Board of Al Bassam Schools (National and International sections), Chairman of Al Bassam Group, Founder and Owner of Al Bassam Institutes and Al Bassam Educational Technologies, and has overseen the management and operation of schools in the State of Qatar. He also chairs the Advisory Board of Al Bassam Campuses in Saudi Arabia.

He has actively participated in several national and international councils and committees, including serving as a Member of the Regional Council at the Eastern Province Emirate, a member of the International Association of Educational Leaders (Australia), the American Association for the Education of Young Children, and the National Committee for Private Education in Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Yousif has received several distinguished awards, most notably the Sheikh Hamdan Award for Distinguished Academic Performance (2008) and the Sheikh Tamim Award for Educational Excellence (Qatar, 2008).

Mazen Bin Abdullah Al-Bassam

Vice President/Educational Affairs- Boys Campus

Mazen bin Abdullah Al-Bassam possesses more than three decades of experience in school administration and educational leadership. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Project Management from King Faisal University (1410H). He began his career as a teacher before assuming leadership roles at several schools in Dammam, including Ibn Muzaffar Middle School and Al-Danah High School. He also served as a part-time lecturer at the Dammam College of Technology, teaching Business Administration.

Mr. Mazen is the Principal of Al-Bassam Elementary School and the Al-Bassam Boys Campus for nearly 20 years, during which he contributed significantly to enhancing the educational environment and improving institutional performance. Since 1442H, he has served as Vice President for Educational Affairs at Al-Bassam Educational Group. He is a member of the Senior Management Committee, the Educational Board, and the Advisory Board.

Basimah Bint Suleiman Abu Bsheet

Vice President for Educational Affairs- Girls Campus

With over 40 years of educational and administrative experience, Basimah has contributed extensively to teaching, supervision, and professional development. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language from the College of Arts in Dammam.

She began her career as a teacher at the elementary and middle schools before transitioning into educational supervision and early childhood program development within the Ministry of Education. She served as Acting Principal of Al-Bassam Private Schools for eight years and later as Principal of Al-Bassam Educational Campus for 11 years. Since 1442H, she has held the position of Vice President Educational Affairs in Girls Campus and is a member of the Educational Board and the Advisory Board.

Dr. Wael Mossad Nassar

Head of Quality Assurance and Performance Assessment Unit

Dr. Wael brings over 30 years of experience in education, including team leadership, academic supervision, and institutional performance development.

He earned a Ph.D. in Education from Tanta University in Egypt (2006) specializing in teacher training systems development, in addition to a Master’s degree in Educational Foundations and several advanced professional qualifications.

He worked as a Mathematics teacher for nine years before transitioning to administrative roles. Since joining Al-Bassam Schools in 2003, he has held many positions, including Science Supervisor, Academic Vice Principal, and currently Head of Quality Assurance Unit at Al-Bassam Educational Campuses. He also oversees international accreditation processes.

Dr. Wael is a certified trainer, he has delivered advanced professional development programs in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain. He is a member of the Senior Management Committee, the Educational Board, and the Advisory Board.

Mousaed Bin Othman Al-Sabt

Principal of Al-Bassam Secondary School – Boys.

With over 30 years of experience in General and Private education, Musaed Al-Sabt holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography from King Saud University and a Diploma in School Administration from the Teachers College in Al-Ahsa (1418H).

He began his career in 1411H and later served as Vice Principal and Principal in several Governmental schools from 1417H. He joined Al-Bassam Schools in 2006 to lead both the Middle and High school. Following his retirement from general education in 2014, he continued serving as Principal of the High School.

He has participated in several conferences and specialized programs in educational and administrative development. He is a member of the Senior Management Committee and the Educational Board and the Advisory Board.

Suleiman Bin Nasser Al-Aqeel

Principal, Middle School – Boys

Sulaiman Al-Aqil holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science from King Faisal University and has more than 30 years of experience in public and private education.

He served as a Science teacher for seven years, followed by seven years as a subject supervisor, in addition to his work as an educational supervisor in Special Education programs. He later served as Academic Vice Principal for three years and then as School Principal for fifteen years, during which he made significant contributions to improving school performance and educational quality.

He has played an active role in leading educational teams and participating in local and external accreditation committees. He is a member of the Educational Board and the Senior Management Team.

Ahmed Bin Saad Al-Dosari

Principal, Al-Bassam Elementary School – Boys

Ahmed Al-Dosari has over 13 years of experience in education and administration, including four years in elementary school leadership. Since joining Al-Bassam Schools in 2012, he has held several roles including Admission Officer, Elementary School Supervisor, Vice Principal, and currently Principal of the Elementary School.

Latifa bint Fahad Al-Huzaim

Principal – Al Bassam International School

With more than 25 years of experience in education and academic administration, Latifa Al-Huzaim holds a Bachelor of Arts in English (1999). She began her career as a teacher in several educational institutions before joining Al Bassam Schools in 2004 as a Science teacher and activity leader.

She later served as an English teacher at the Middle School before moving into administrative roles. She was appointed Vice Principal for the Middle and High school (2009), Vice Principal for the High Credit System (2010), and Principal of the High School (International & Credit System) in 2012.

In 2015, she became Principal of the International Program for the Middle and High school. Since 2021, she has served as Principal of Al Bassam International School (International Baccalaureate Program), leading the continued development of international programs and quality standards. She is a member of the Educational Board and the Advisory Board.

Amal bint Othman Al-Zayani

Head of Quality Assurance Unit – Girls’ Campus

Amal Al-Zayani has over 25 years of educational and administrative experience. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education (Class Teacher) from the University of Bahrain (1995) and worked as a teacher for six years before joining Al-Bassam Schools in 2003, where she progressed through several supervisory and leadership roles.

Rania khaled Jambi

American Program Principal

Rania Khaled Jambi is the Director of the Girls International Program (American Diploma) for the Elementary, Middle, and High School levels at Al-Bassam Educational Girls Campus.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and has twenty years of experience in education, including extensive experience in both the American and British programs.

She has participated in teams responsible for achieving local and international academic accreditations for schools. During her tenure, the High School Division was awarded the Excellence Rating by the Saudi Ministry of Education in the first cycle of the School Excellence Program.