Noor Majan

Our Team

Sultan Al Farsi

Institute Director

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Hussein Al Farsi

Language Director

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Ibri staff

Dr. Saif Al Azri

Arabic Instructor

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Yusuf Al Jasasi

Arabic Instructor

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Mohammed Taher

Grounds Keeper

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Muscat staff

Mohammed Al Maawali

Administrative Staff

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Asma Al Shukeili
Asma holds a bachelor’s degree in Arabic literature from the University of Qatar and has several years of experience in the field of TAFL at different language institutes in Muscat. She joined us since the opening of our Muscat branch in early 2018 and has since been a very lively and outgoing teacher that shares her interest in different media with her students and doesn’t hesitate to discuss all topics that interest them.
Shifa Al Amri
Shifa brings to Noor Majan her passion for public speaking, broadcasting and an interest in researching social issues. She’s currently finalizing her thesis to obtain a master’s degree in TAFL and has joined our institute in mid-2019.
Al Khansa Al Rawahi
Al Khansa comes from a background of translation studies at Sultan Qaboos University but started her career in teaching Arabic as a foreign language after her graduation where she has gained experience since 2016 in different language schools. Since early 2019 Al Khansa has been a valuable addition to Noor Majan Muscat’s faculty.
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Partnerships and Affiliations

Noor Majan is dedicated to fostering partnerships with like-minded educational institutions, aiming to enhance professional growth and capacity in the realm of international education. As such, we are proud members of the Forum on Education Abroad and have established collaborative alliances with partners such as the Arab American Language Institute in Morocco (AALIM), Sijal Institute in Amman, Alif Institute in Atlanta, Georgia, and the Al Amana Centre in Muscat, Oman. Furthermore, Noor Majan is honored to serve as a host institution for the U.S. Department of State’s prestigious Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program. These partnerships reflect our endeavor to promote excellence and enrich the educational experiences of students from broad backgrounds and interests.

Al Amana Centre & Noor Majan

What is the Al Amana Centre?

Located near the historic Mutrah Souq in Muscat, the Al Amana Centre has been an integral part of Oman’s modern developmental history and is now at the forefront of Christian-Muslim dialogue and relations. With a heritage spanning over 120 years, the center has been deeply engaged in interfaith cooperation.

In 1893, members of the Reformed Church in America (RCA), with the blessing of Sultan Qaboos, arrived in Muscat to serve the people of Oman. With the help of Omanis, the RCA began a program of medical and educational development. Following the nationalization of Oman’s medical and educational sectors in the 1970s, a new vision emerged in response to the challenges of a world in which tensions between Christians and Muslims were on the rise. The Reformed Church in America encouraged the creation of an ecumenical center to work on building bridges of understanding and cooperation between Muslims and Christians. Al Amana was thus born. Today, the center collaborates with religious, educational, civic, and governmental leaders in Oman to develop programs centered on Christian-Muslim dialogue and relations.

Collaboration: Noor Majan & Al Amana Center

The collaboration between the Al Amana Centre and Noor Majan is founded on the shared belief that increased engagement in language and culture paves the way for mutual understanding and respect. This common perspective has led to the development of a distinctive program that combines intensive language studies with interfaith dialogue.

Students who participate in this program have the opportunity to spend a semester in Muscat with a special focus on exploring Muslim-Christian relations. The Arabic language component of the program is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and confidence to actively engage in interfaith dialogue, while also providing them with a solid cultural foundation.

Noor Majan takes pride in its partnership with the Al Amana Centre and is dedicated to fostering understanding through education and language. By joining forces, the two organizations aim to create a unique learning experience that promotes interfaith dialogue, cultural exchange, and a deepening of mutual respect.

For further details about this program and to learn more about the Al Amana Centre, please visit their website.

Noor Majan and AALIM: The Rihla Program

The geographical immensity of the Arabic-speaking world poses challenges for students who wish to gain sufficient exposure to various dialects of Arabic and the cultural diversity of the Arab world. To address this, Noor Majan and the Arab-American Language Institute in Morocco (AALIM) teamed up to provide students the opportunity to study in both Oman and Morocco under one program, the Rihla program, named after the Arabic word for “journey.”

Rihla’s name is also a tribute to Ibn Battuta, the renowned 14th-century Arab explorer, whose seminal travelogue “Al-Rihla” chronicles his remarkable journeys. Ibn Battuta embarked from Morocco and traversed the Arabic-speaking world, reaching Oman as the easternmost point, before venturing onward to India and China. By adopting the name “Rihla,” we invite Arabic students to engage with two opposite ends of the Arab world united by one original language.

Inquiries for the Omani portion of the program should be addressed to
Samira Selle, Noor Majan Training Institute
info[.@.]noormajan-institute.com

Inquiries for the Moroccan portion of the program should be addressed to
Anne Marie Skye, AALIM Executive Office
aalimorocco[.@.]yahoo.com

-Photos featured ( Maggie Dene, 2017 Rihla Summer Program Participant- College of William and Mary)

Noor Majan and the Critical Language Scholarship Program

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The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a prestigious initiative administered by the U.S. Department of State. Students who are awarded the coveted scholarship for Arabic spend a summer at one of four sites hosting overseas language and cultural immersion experiences for American undergraduate and graduate students. The program’s objective is to expand the pool of Americans proficient in critical languages while fostering connections between the people of the United States and other nations. CLS welcomes students at various levels of language proficiency, ensuring inclusivity and diversity among participants.

Noor Majan has had the privilege of serving as a host institution for the CLS Program since 2014. We extend our sincere gratitude to the American Councils for International Education and the CLS program team for their ongoing support and dedication to enhancing capacity building in Oman. This collaboration has allowed us to contribute to the program’s mission of equipping students with valuable language skills and fostering cross-cultural understanding.

After a three-year period of hosting virtual editions of the CLS program, summer 2023 students will be hosted in person at our Daaris Institute in Nizwa. We extend our gratitude to the CLS Program for their deep collaboration in Oman and look forward to continuing our partnership to provide exceptional language learning opportunities for talented American students.

Video of Capacity Building in Oman and Morocco

Critical Language Scholarship Summer, 2017 Participants

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Commitment to Professionalism in Education Abroad

Noor Majan is a proud member of the Forum on Education Abroad. Our membership in the Forum enables us to actively professionalize our institute, under the guidance of the Forum’s Standards of Good Practice. Noor Majan is committed to following and implementing these best practices.

For more information about the Forum on Education Abroad, please click here.

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Our Passion is your Education

Since 2012 Noor Majan has been tirelessly evaluating its programs to meet the linguistic and cultural goals of its students. Noor Majan brings together years of experience in teaching Arabic as a foreign language and cultural education. We believe in providing a rigorous education while fostering the ideal environment for cultural learning.

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Our Story

Noor Majan’s Meaning

Oman sits at a crossroads of civilizations; it is here where the ancient civilization of Majan emerged and flourished 4,000 years ago. Our institute takes pride in being situated at this historic intersection of cultures and history, prompting us to adopt a name that captures the dual identity of Oman. “Noor” is the Arabic word for “light,” symbolizing the profound knowledge and wisdom that emerged from the Arab/Islamic influence, which infused the ancient land of Majan.

Our Passion is Your Education

Since its establishment in 2012, Noor Majan has been tirelessly evaluating its programs to meet the linguistic and cultural goals of its students. Noor Majan brings together years of experience in teaching Arabic as a foreign language and cultural education. We believe in providing a rigorous education while fostering the ideal environment for cultural learning.

Why Noor Majan?

Noor Majan is the leading Arabic language institute in the Sultanate, crafting educationally rigorous Arabic language and cultural programs and equipping students of all backgrounds with the skills and confidence to engage with the Arab world.

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Why Noor Majan and Why the Sultanate?

Noor Majan students attend an Arab calligraphy workshop hosted by a local calligraphist at our institute. They are practicing writing their names in Arabic.Experienced Teaching & Proven Methodologies
Noor Majan believes in offering rigorous education to its students. We accomplish this by developing our teachers’ knowledge and skills in Arabic as a second language. Additionally, we tirelessly evaluate our curriculum to ensure a clear path of progress to meet students’ needs and goals. Learn more about our curriculum to see how we can meet your goals.

Experience the Diversity of the Sultanate

The Sultanate of Oman has been consistently regarded as one of the safest countries in the Middle East and indeed the entire world.  Oman’s stability since its founding as a modern state in 1970 makes it an ideal place for Arabic language study. Geographic, ethnic, and linguistic diversity is part and parcel of the national fabric, and the Sultanate carefully balances its traditional cultural heritage with modernity. Once the crossroads of Indian Ocean trade routes, Omani cultural identity bears notes of South Asian and East African traditions. It is a land defined by the value of hospitality, enabling Omanis to present the best of the Arab world to visitors. The Noor Majan Arabic Institute offers students a remarkable opportunity to forge their Arabic skills in this unique environment!

Best Value in the Gulf Region
Noor Majan believes in providing high-quality language immersion and training, while also respecting students’ wallets. Students who study in Oman benefit from it being the most affordable destination in the Gulf. To expand our offering to students, we opened the doors of our affiliated Daaris Institute in Nizwa, Oman in November 2022. As opposed to Noor Majan’s Muscat campus, the Daaris Institute offers students discounted study packages that include both tuition and housing. This option may be of interest to students who are not interested in a study abroad experience that includes meals, language partners, excursions, airport pickup, and other fees as part of the tuition package.

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