Instructors (^ Courses and Services)

Ahmad Zahra
Ahmad Zahra
Born 1970 in Beirut, Lebanon. Lived 1980-1984 (during the civil war in Lebanon) in Rhede bei Bocholt, North-Rhein-Westphalia, where he went to school and learned German exceptionally well. Thereafter, he returned with his family to Syria. He studied English and German at the University of Damascus from 1990 to 1995 after completing High School. Already during his studies, he worked as a speaker for German-language news services at National Syrian Radio. Later, he worked as a tour guide for well-known German cultural-travel organizational services (1996, received diploma as a tour guide, Studiosus). 1997, Founded the language institute ARABESKE, besides working for the Goethe-Institute Damascus from 1997-2003 and teaching German at the University of Damascus. Ahmad is married and has 2 children.

Hanan Zahra
Like her brother, Hanan, born 1976, acquired almost accent-free German during her stay in Germany. After Secondary School, she first studied English, then Arabic, Sociology and Philosophy. She taught lessons in Arabic at several private schools, giving her the didactic capabilities she has today as an instructor at ARABESKE.

Rula Zahra
Like her siblings Ahmad and Hanan, Rula, born 1972, acquired nearly accent-free German during her stay there. After Secondary School, she studied geography and Arabic. She has been an instructor at ARABESKE since 1998, where she gives lessons in conversational Arabic with great success.

Manar Issa
Born 1975, she lived with her parents in the United Arab Emirates before coming to Damascus and studying Arabic. Because she only teaches in Arabic, her classes are challenging even for advanced course-participants.

Walid al Ahmad
Born 1966, studied Arabic in Damascus as well. Owing to his exceptional didactic capabilities, he teaches at various language schools in Damascus and supervises the grammar tutorials at ARABESKE.

Ahmad Al Sadaat
Born 1966, is an instructor as well as an advisor to diverse extracurricular activities. He teaches Arabic and English and works as a tour guide for various European cultural-travel organizational services.

Mahmud Sakal
Born 1970, calligrapher. He is one of the best calligraphers in Syria. Walking through Damascus, you’ll discover many of the signs that he has decorated with beautiful Arabic calligraphy.

Fadi al-Silek
Born 1977, cook. Since 1997 a part of the ARABESKE-team. Employed by numerous hotels and restaurants in land and abroad, since 2000 by the Sheraton Damascus.

Gassan Abu Jaudat
Born 1968, dancer. Longstanding engagement with Umayya (the most well-know Syrain Folklore-Ensemble). Performances in Germany, France, Egypt, Iraq, Yemen, UAE and throughout Syria. Part of the ARABESKE-team since 1997.

Dr. Mzyad Al Ahmad
Since summer 2003, Dr. Myzad al Ahmad, an English-speaking doctor, has offered a special service to our guests- he is available for at-home medical assistance 24 hours/day.