Overview

Course Overview

A two-day program aimed at enhancing professional Arabic writing skills for business correspondence, reports, and organizational communications. The program focuses on clarity, grammatical accuracy, professional style, and cultural appropriateness, while introducing practical ways to use modern AI tools as supportive assistants in drafting and refining Arabic content.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Write clear, structured, and professional Arabic documents
  • Apply grammar and punctuation rules accurately
  • Adapt tone and style for different audiences and contexts
  • Improve report writing and business correspondence skills
  • Reduce errors and enhance readability
  • Use AI tools responsibly to support drafting, editing, and summarizing Arabic text

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Arabic Writing

• Review of key grammar and punctuation rules
  • Sentence construction and paragraph development
  • Clarity, coherence, and professional style
  • Common structural mistakes in business writing
  • Introduction to using AI tools to check clarity and basic language accuracy

Module 2: Professional Correspondence

• Writing professional emails, letters, and memos in Arabic
  • Formal vs. semi-formal tone in workplace communication
  • Standard openings and closings used in GCC organizations
  • Common mistakes in business correspondence
  • Using AI tools to draft or refine emails while maintaining appropriate tone

Module 3: Report Writing & Documentation

• Structure of professional reports and official documents
  • Writing executive summaries and key messages
  • Presenting information clearly using headings, bullet points, and visuals
  • Techniques for summarizing complex information
  • Using AI tools to generate summaries and improve document organization

Module 4: Style, Tone & Cultural Appropriateness

• Adapting language for senior management, clients, and government entities
  • Persuasive and impactful writing techniques
  • Cultural nuances in Arabic business communication
  • Maintaining professionalism and respect in written communication
  • Ensuring AI-assisted content aligns with cultural and organizational expectations

Module 5: Editing & Proofreading Techniques

• Identifying and correcting common writing errors
  • Self-editing strategies and proofreading checklists
  • Improving readability, flow, and precision
  • Peer review exercises
  • Using AI tools to support editing while ensuring human review and accuracy
  • Practice: Writing and refining real business documents