In the late 1970?s, the Pakistani expat community in the United Arab Emirates was slowly but steadily growing as the UAE itself was getting ready to undertake what would come to be known as one of the most impressive national development initiatives in history. With the discovery of oil, the UAE was investing heavily in itself, and the economy was booming. The influx of expats coming from Pakistan seeking jobs and a better life skyrocketed, and it soon became apparent that as these expats came, they would need a place to educate their children. At the time, there were no options for Pakistani expatriates to enroll their children in quality Islamic education under the Pakistan National Curriculum, and schools
