Published Date02/09/2025 08:26 AM
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Maarif Education Achieves ISO 45001:2018 Accreditation Across Its Schools
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 31 August 2025 – Maarif Education is proud to announce that it has achieved full ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems accreditation across its schools throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This accreditation represents the successful completion of a significant and challenging journey aimed at raising occupational health and safety standards across all school sites and the head office. It reflects Maarif Education’s commitment not only to meeting local regulatory requirements, but also to aligning with the highest international standards set by ISO.
The official accreditation ceremony was held on Tuesday, 26 August 2025, in partnership with Epic Trainings and Consultancy. During the event, Mr. Sayyed Zubair presented the accreditation certificates to Ms. Lucy Petford, Chief Operating Officer, and Mr. Darren Goodall, Director of Child Protection and Safeguarding at Maarif Education.
Currently, 10 school sites under Maarif Education are fully certified under this accreditation. The organization is also working toward extending certification to Sherborne School - Jeddah and Ibn Khaldun Schools in the near future.
“This achievement highlights our unwavering commitment to providing a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and wider school communities,” said Ihab Osman - CEO of Maarif Edication.
With this milestone, Maarif Education continues to strengthen its position as a leader in the Kingdom’s education sector, ensuring the well-being of its students, employees, and stakeholders.
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Shada Al Dahash
Maarif Education