Our Team
Our Team
At the Arabic Language Centre, our team is a dedicated group of professionals who work collaboratively to provide an exceptional learning environment. They continually strive to innovate and enhance our teaching methods, ensuring we remain at the forefront of language education in the United Arab Emirates.
Ms. Georgina Ibrahim
Master’s in Business Administration
Ms. Georgina Ibrahim
Master’s in Business Administration
Director of ALC
Georgina leads the Arabic Language Centre with her extensive experience in business management, overseeing all operations and ensuring the highest standards of educational excellence. Her leadership and dedication drive the center's continued success and growth.Ms. Dima Alameddine
MS in Computational Mathematics
Ms. Dima Alameddine
MS in Computational Mathematics
Executive Administrator
Dima manages the administrative functions of the center, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. With her strong background in mathematics and problem-solving, she brings precision and efficiency to ALC's management.Ms. Myriam El Khoury
MBA in Educational Leadership
Ms. Myriam El Khoury
MBA in Educational Leadership
Administrative Coordinator
Myriam plays a key role in coordinating student services and course schedules, ensuring that every student's learning journey is seamless and well-organized. Her background in education gives her a deep understanding of student needs.Mr. Jamil M. Hussein
BA
Coordinator/PRO
Jamil handles public relations and administrative coordination, ensuring that ALC maintains its strong relationships with students, staff, and external stakeholders. His role is essential in facilitating smooth communication and operations within the center.Our Teachers
Our teachers are at the core of what makes the Arabic Language Centre a leader in language education. We are proud of our team of highly qualified, native-speaking instructors who come from various parts of the Arab World, including Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria. Bilingual or trilingual, our teachers bring a wealth of cultural diversity to the classroom, enriching the learning experience for our students.
Each of our teachers holds at least a bachelor’s degree, along with teaching qualifications or relevant experience. They are also fully trained in the unique teaching method developed by Maliha Wehbe, ensuring consistency and quality across all our courses. Our teachers share a passion for languages, cultures, and education, creating an engaging and interactive learning environment where students can thrive.
Ms. AMIRA
Senior Teacher
Ms. AMIRA
Senior Teacher
Joined Date: 1993
Degree: IB in Arabic Literature
Nationality: Canadian
Ms. Amira Brair is Lebanese Canadian. She joined ALC in 1993 and has been teaching for more than 29 years. Ms. Amira is very well-versed in the center’s teaching methodology. Having taught adults at every level, her experience ranges from beginners to A-levels, IB preparation and examination. Ms. Amira possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills allowing her to effectively interact with students from a variety of backgrounds (corporate, medical, diplomatic). Ms. Amira holds an International Baccalaureate in Arabic Literature. She is fluent in English and is conversant in French.Ms. ANGELA
Head Teacher
Ms. ANGELA
Head Teacher
Joined Date: 1998
Degree: Sociology Business Administration
Nationality: Jordanian
Ms. Angela Bannayan is Jordanian. She joined ALC in 1998 and has been teaching all levels, from basic to advanced. With more than 24 years of experience, Ms. Angela has delivered many corporate classes to business leaders including 7Days, Carrefour, Commerce Bank, Executive Council, HSBC, Canadian Consulate, Johnson & Johnson, White & Case, Majed Al Futtaim, Expo 2020 to name a few. She is an expert in designing activities for maximum student engagement in both large and small groups. Some of her key skills are dynamic attitude, confidence, in-depth knowledge, and strong communication skills. Ms. Angela has a degree in Sociology & Business Administration.Ms. HANEEN
Teacher
Ms. HANEEN
Teacher
Joined Date: 2021
Degree: Business Administration
Nationality: Jordanian
Ms. Haneen Abdullah is Jordanian. She joined ALC in 2021. Ms. Haneen teaches business & social Arabic for adults, Arabic for hospitals/medical use and Corporate Arabic (Corporate Training). Ms. Haneen has a lovely character, motivating attitude and strong communication skills. She holds a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing.Ms. KHOZAMA
Senior Teacher
Ms. KHOZAMA
Senior Teacher
Joined Date: 2017
Degree: English Literature
Nationality: Syrian
Ms. Khozama Al Najem is Syrian. She joined ALC in 2017 and taught Arabic as a foreign language for children. After an intensive training, she was promoted to teach business & social Arabic for adults using the unique method of Maliha Wehbe, the founder of the school. Ms. Khozama has been teaching all levels from Beginners to Advanced. She is a highly skilled and qualified teacher who enables students to learn Arabic impeccably. “Whether my student is a child or an adult, teaching this beautiful language is a passion I want to share with everyone”, she says. Ms. Khozama has a degree in English Literature.Ms. LOUNA
Senior Teacher
Ms. LOUNA
Senior Teacher
Joined Date: 2018
Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Nationality: Syrian
Ms. Louna is Syrian. She joined ALC in 2018. With over 26 years of experience in teaching, Ms. Louna teaches all levels, from basic to advanced Arabic. She has delivered many corporate classes to business leaders including Bottega Veneta, IHS, White & Case, Expo 2020, CRIF Gulf, and others. Ms. Louna is a self-motivated team player, a great communicator and an inspiring teacher who enjoys working with individuals, small and large groups. Ms. Louna holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering.Ms. MARIA
Senior Teacher
Ms. MARIA
Senior Teacher
Joined Date: 2020
Degree: Master's degree in Human Resources
Nationality: Lebanese
Ms. Maria is a Lebanese educator who joined ALC in 2020. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Science/Psychology and a master’s degree in Human Resources. Friendly and patient, she is passionate and dedicated to teaching, able to develop personal relationships with students and build their confidence and abilities. She began her teaching journey with children and later transitioned to teaching adult professionals of all ages and nationalities. Maria has also delivered corporate classes to large groups of business professionals. Fluent in French and English, she possesses strong written and spoken communication skills. Teaching is her passion, and her goal is to make language learning enjoyable and interactive for all students .Ms. RULA
Senior Teacher
Ms. RULA
Senior Teacher
Joined Date: 2018
Degree: Child Day Care from America
Nationality: Syrian
Ms. Rula Alsaadi is a Syrian teacher who joined ALC in 2017. She has been teaching all levels as well as Classical Arabic while teaching students at various corporate institutions such as: EXPO, The British Consulate, Majed Al Futtaim, White and Case, Mezzan. She has more than twenty years of experience in translating and teaching different curriculums at schools and institutes both in the UAE and United States. She is known for her passion of Arabic language, friendliness, and high interaction with students. She enjoys preparing and participating in extracurricular activities at the center, such as: cooking and game night events and had prepared additional exercises for students. She has a diploma in Child Day Care from America.Ms. Layal
Arabic teacher
Ms. Layal
Arabic teacher
Joined Date: 2023
Degree: BA in Education
Nationality: Lebanese
Ms. Layal is a Lebanese educator who joined ALC in 2023. She is a dedicated Arabic teacher with 20 years of experience in education, specializing in teaching children and adults. With a BA in Education. Layal combines expert knowledge with a passion for fostering language skills in learners of all ages. Known for creating engaging and supportive learning environments, she helps students build confidence and fluency in Arabic while tailoring lessons to meet individual needs. Layal is committed to making language learning an enjoyable and rewarding experience.