Luminaries@IHS – The Indian High School Back Luminaries@IHS Luminaries@IHS IHS Luminaries Over the years, many exemplary luminaries have visited IHS and inspired our students and staff. We have welcomed famous personalities from all spheres including scientists, sportspersons, thinkers, and luminaries like the former Indian President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: ensuring all-around personality development and inspiring our students to achieve success in the future. HE Aisha Abdulla Miran Director General of Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) visited IHS campus on 20/09/2025 Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi Minister of Climate Change and Environment for the United Arab Emirates visited IHS campus Dr Abdulla Al Karam Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director General, KHDA Visited IHS Campus Dr Aman Puri Consul General of India in Dubai visited IHS campus on 26/01/2021 Vipul Former Consul General of India in Dubai visited IHS campus on 26/01/2020 David and Anna Visited IHS campus on 29/04/2019 Khalfan Belhoul CEO, Dubai Future Foundation visited IHS campus on 29/01/2019 Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum School Patron & CEO of The Emirates Group visited IHS campus on 14/1/2019 Kumar Viswas Poet Visited IHS Campus on 22/11/2018 Siddhartha Basu Mastermind India visited IHS campus on 20/06/2018 Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan Heads the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Social Development visited IHS campus on 18/02/2018 Dr Manio von Maravic Neurologist visited IHS campus on 13/02/2018 Vyjayanthimala Indian Actress visited IHS campus on 26/01/2018 Anand Kumar Founder of the Super 30 Program visited IHS campus on 15/10/2017 Dr Abdulkareem Al Olama CEO, Al Jalila Foundation visited IHS campus on 21/06/2017 Deepa Malik Indian athlete visited IHS campus on 26/04/2017 Indian Navy Band visited IHS campus on 08/05/2016 Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority and Director General of the Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA) visited IHS campus on May 2012 Kiran Bedi Retired IPS Officer visited IHS campus on 11/05/2010 Kapil Dev Former Cricketer visited IHS campus on 07/09/2008 Derek O'Brien Bournvita Quiz Competition Host visited IHS campus on 9/12/2007 Kapil Sibal Politician visited IHS campus on 26/05/2007 Rodney Marsh Former Australian Cricketer visited IHS campus on 12/11/2006 Arjun Singh Former Chief Minister Madhya Pradesh visited IHS campus on 19/06/2006 Anil Kumble Former Cricketer visited IHS campus on 29/03/2005 Sania Mirza Tennis Player visited IHS campus on 02/03/2005 Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Former President of India and former Indian Aerospace Scientist visited IHS campus on 20/10/2003 Vishwanath Anand Chess Grandmaster visited IHS campus Mahesh Bhupathi Former Tennis Player visited IHS campus Muhammad Ali Professional Boxer visited IHS campus Murli Manohar Joshi Former President BJP visited IHS campus Shashi Tharoor Politician visited IHS campus