From the harsh realities of Kuwaiti life, to the the lush green fields of England, learn more about the early life of our founder, Tareq S. Rajab. Born amidst the torrents of 1934, raised in a scholarly household, and plagued by a lifelong affliction, Tareq's passion for history and art led him to a lifetime of adventures. By the end of his schooling in Kuwait, his artistic talent earned him the chance to study in England, where love, learning and cltural discoveries intertwined.

Born in Brazil, raised amidst the colonial charm of Jamaica, and navigating the perils of wartime Europe, Jehan S. Rajab's life is a tapestry of adventure, love and cultural immersion. From her childhood brushes with historical uprisings and wartime danger, to a fateful meeting in a small Italian café that redirects her destiny towards the Middle East, Jehan's journey is as gripping as it is diverse. Step into her early life, where every turn is the beginning of a new adventure.

From their time on Failaka during the decade of extensive excavations, to the creation of one of the Gulf's best schools and the establishment of one of the worlds great private collections of Islamic Art. Tareq and Jehan S. Rajab's story is one of passion and heritage. Through the struggles of the Iraqi Invasion and Occupation to the twilight of their later years, both Tareq and Jehan left behind a rich legacy that continues to live on through their school, museum and family.