About

A practice shaped by language.

Ahmed Naama is an English–Arabic professional based in Al Ain, working where accurate translation, thoughtful education, and clear writing meet.

Why these three belong together

Translation taught me to listen closely to language. Teaching taught me to understand how people learn and communicate. Writing gives me a space to bring those experiences together.

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Professional journey

From foundation to an integrated practice.

  1. 2008

    BA, Languages and Translation — Al-Azhar University

    English, with simultaneous interpretation and negotiations: a formal foundation in language and disciplined study.

  2. 2011—Present

    Freelance translation

    An independent English–Arabic translation practice carried on in parallel with teaching, balancing projects as a self-directed professional.

  3. 2013—2016

    Private English education begins

    Built an independent tutoring practice in Al Ain, teaching students of different ages with individualised plans for reading, writing, speaking, and listening, and growing steadily through word of mouth.

  4. 2016—2019

    IELTS & EmSAT preparation

    Expanded into specialised exam coaching for university-level students, running mock exams and structured feedback, and supporting British, American, and UAE Ministry of Education curricula for SABIS and GEMS students.

  5. 2019—Present

    Senior tutor & online instructor

    An average active caseload of around 30 students across in-home and online lessons, with regular parent communication and interactive classroom technology.

  6. 2022

    PGCE / PGDE — Al-Azhar University

    Further professional grounding in education and teaching practice.

Core philosophy

01

Precision

Respect the detail, context, and intent behind every word.

02

Clarity

Make complex ideas direct, useful, and understood.

03

Continuous growth

Keep learning across language, pedagogy, and digital practice.

Credentials

BA, Languages and Translation — Al-Azhar University

PGCE / PGDE — Al-Azhar University

SEO & CMS (WordPress) — Edraak

CAT Tools & Machine Translation — RWS Group / Jouhara

Arabic Proofreading — Ain Shams University

Languages

Arabic

Native

English

Full professional