Student Safety UK, UK. Student Safety UK has appointed Mariam Shaikh as Regional Director for the Middle East & India. Mariam’s career spans over 35 years in international education that has seen her achieve global recognition and Awards. Over this period, Mariam has held senior positions in many leading schools and colleges within the Middle East, along with establishing new institutions and creating successful partnerships between local and foreign education providers, developing the regional international education market. With her exemplary track record of impact on international study, Mariam is well placed to take SSUK to the next level, and achieve the targets they have set. “We feel Mariam is the perfect fit for the role within our organisation,” Director of Operations at SSUK Stephen Helliwell said. “She is a proven and respected education professional with a passion for international study in all its forms, and has the experience and energy to make a hugely positive contribution to our foreign endeavours, which is to reach out globally, and enrich the lives of international students.”