About the Course
Course Overview
This course is tailored for diplomats working across the entire Arab world, from beginners to advanced levels. It focuses on spoken and written Arabic (in transliteration) and emphasizes code-switching between Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and diplomatic Arabic, as well as regional variations when necessary. The curriculum integrates diplomatic protocol, negotiation tactics, crisis communication, and cultural sensitivities to enhance effective engagement in bilateral and multilateral diplomatic settings.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
✅ Engage in formal and informal diplomatic communication in Arabic.
✅ Navigate protocol, etiquette, and negotiation strategies in Arabic-speaking contexts.
✅ Effectively code-switch between MSA and spoken diplomatic Arabic.
✅ Manage media interactions, public speaking, and crisis communication.
✅ Understand cultural nuances, religious sensitivities, and hospitality protocols.
Your Instructor
Mohamed Fathy
