The Dehbi family has a long connection to ASB, with six sisters who attended at some point during their academic life. Earlier this year, we welcomed Khadidja (Class of 2013), who was expecting her first baby, back to campus with her husband, Sinan. 

Khadidja attended ASB from Grades 3 to 11 (2003-2012) before moving her senior year to the American International School in Abu Dhabi (AISA), where ASB’s current High School Principal, Mr. Omar Ugalde, was formerly working. It was great to see them reconnect at ASB and reminisce about Khadidja’s senior year at AISA and her many hours in his office, where she would ask him questions about her IB classes.

“Khadidja’s class was my first graduating class twelve years ago, and is still a class I cherish. I remember Khadidja well. She was a resourceful student who worked hard to do well in her senior year,” shares Mr. Ugalde.

Following high school, Khadidja received a scholarship to attend New York University Abu Dhabi, where she graduated with a degree in Political Science. She later completed her Master of International Law at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona. She works in Sales and Business Development for Evident Scientific in Barcelona today.

While on campus, Khadidja could visit her two younger siblings, recently graduated Noor (Class of 2025) and Soraya (G8). Her nephew Amir (son of her sister, Amina '09) is also in our first-grade community and was surprised to have his Aunt visit his music class. Khadidja also caught up with former teachers who are still at the school.

It’s wonderful to see her thriving in life. We love staying connected with our alumni.

Once a Lynx, always a Lynx! 

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