Media & Interviews

A cultural interview featuring insights on Arabic language positioning.

Written interview on cultural and linguistic heritage.

Short reel highlighting a key insight about Arabic language learning.

Join us on the Media Majlis Museum podcast as we sit down with Muntasir Al Hamad to explore what it takes to teach Arabic as a second language.

In this lecture Prof. Muntasir Al-Hamad – discusses various linguistic and cultural theories and presents the application and employment of these signs in our communication with Arabs.

An online talk with Dr. Mountaser Al-Hamad, based on his book “Nod and Gesture,” exploring non-verbal communication in Qatari culture and how it compares with Russian cultural cues.

Nine Months in Qatar explores the experience of international students studying Arabic at Qatar University, presenting the language as the essential gateway to understanding the Qur'an and the Islamic intellectual tradition. The article explains the structure of the University's intensive nine-month Arabic program, its academic and cultural environment, and the support provided to students. Through interviews with faculty members and participants, it highlights the transformative impact of learning Arabic on students' religious, intellectual, and personal development. The feature also emphasizes the inclusive values of Islamic education, the respected role of women in Islam, and the importance of language as a bridge for intercultural dialogue and authentic engagement with Islamic sources.