Zaina Shihabi

Head of Education, Blossom Nursery at Blossom Nursery

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Zaina Shihabi knew that education was her passion early on in life. Prior to working in education, however, she worked in events, marketing, and editorial. After completing a Master’s in Education, a PGCE and a PhD, she enjoyed teaching for several years before moving into management as Blossom Mudon's Centre Director. Since September 2025, Zaina has been Blossom Nursery's Head of Education, overseeing all 32 centres across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. In addition to her other degrees in mass communications and education, Zaina has also completed an NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) and an NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement. Currently, Zaina is in the beginning stages of pursuing a Master of Science in Psychology. Her research interests include developing critical thinking and memory formation.