10-week Arabic lessons launched

Dubai: The Pakistan Association Dubai has started a 10-week Arabic language course in its premises in Oud Metha.

The Religious Affairs Committee of the Association designed the programme that is being held twice a week for 10 weeks, totalling 20 classes. The programme, which started on May 14, is for beginners interested in learning Arabic.

People from different fields such as accounts, engineering, marketing, medical and business, have registered for the programme. Haroon Malek, welfare secretary of the Pakistan Consulate, was present during the launch of the programme.

A Dh150 registration fee is required to cover the study materials, refreshment, and certificates on completion of the course.

The association is also taking steps to launch a similar course exclusively for women.

“Impressed by women’s interest and response to the launch of the course for men, we are trying to start a similar programme for women too,” says Abdullah Adnan, secretary of the religious affairs committee.

He said that the association is also planning to design three to four 10-week modules to cater to the needs and interests of beginners and advance-level learners. This will be made possible through the help of teachers, including Sultan Fatih, the lead teacher in the programme.