Distinguished Arabic Language and Semitic Studies Scholar
Dr. Muntasir Al-Hamad is an Associate Professor of Arabic at Qatar University's Arabic for Non-Native Speakers Center (ANNS) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK). His academic journey includes positions as a lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University and director of the Amstone Project on Abrahamic Religions at the University of Manchester, followed by a visiting professorship at Georgetown University in Qatar. His expertise spans teaching Arabic as a second/foreign language, Semitic studies, and communication semiotics, making him a sought-after consultant and trainer for various educational and governmental institutions worldwide. His scholarly contributions include numerous books and translations in his field, while his research focuses on comparative Semitic languages syntax, grammar, and regional history. His work has significantly influenced Arabic language pedagogy and Semitic studies, particularly in understanding the relationship between Arabic and Nabataean languages.