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The ALC announcementDear Friends and Family of Maliha, She will be greatly missed. May her Soul rest in peace Fadeel's Word - Maliha's SonGood evening Ladies and Gentlemen. Thank you all for being here tonight. Being Maliha's son I didn't know where to start & what to talk about especially that Bariya allowed me only 3 minutes. I know my mother would have wanted me to speak in Arabic but considering the diversified audience we have here with us this evening, I will go ahead in English and I'm sure she wouldn't mind. In fact, she never minded anything that I did because as far as she was concerned, I could do nothing wrong. She was my mother, my friend, my fan, my cheerleader, my everything and she still is. When I set out to write these few lines about my Mother, I wasn't really worried about what I'm going to say because it all comes from the heart. I was worried about how I'm going to say it, how I'm going to stay composed. So, please bare with me. Today we are all here to celebrate her life, her accomplishments, her achievements and more importantly we are all here because we love her, we love her dearly and we miss her, miss her so much. This special woman managed to touch and influence the lives of all those around her, whether it was her parents, her husband, her daughter, her son, her brothers or sister, her cousins, her relatives her teachers her students and her friends and family. She treated us all in such a special way and with so much love and caring that one would think that he or she was the only one that really mattered to her, the special one. But in reality we were all special to her, she had enough love to give to all of us and she did it with joy without any obligation and without expecting anything in return. I always thought I knew her well, I knew what she did. But, I was so wrong as I discovered how many good deeds she has done without telling anybody about it. The stories that I have heard, the effect she's had on people's lives, the influence and how much it meant to her and to them. I always knew that she was a great mother, a great friend, but I never knew that she was a great mother and a great friend to so many. But may be I should have known. My uncle Munzer told me a story recently that he had met one of the nurses who was caring for my mother . She told him that the night before she passed away she woke up in the middle of the night and asked her if she's ok and if there is anything that she could do for her and that nobody would know about it. Even until the end she thought about helping others. My mother was rich with her love for people, she was rich with her caring and listening, with her time and with her honesty and sincerity and she distributed all these attributes generously and evenly. My aunty Hala wrote to me recently and told me " your mother and I were brought up in the same house that was full of love and this love stayed with us all but your mum had the biggest share so she gave it to everyone". My mother never had it easy. She had to work very hard for everything she wanted. From continuing her higher studies after she got married to teaching Arabic at our home in Beirut. Going to Sharjah in 1976, living in a tiny 1 bedroom flat, working as a part time teacher, and trying her hand at merchandising; all this to support the family, to make us all feel that with her around everything will be fine. But she had a dream as well, she wanted to carry the teaching of the Arabic language to greater heights, she didn't want anyone to think that learning Arabic was difficult. She started the Arabic language centre at the trade centre in 1980. She wrote her own books with her own teaching methods, recorded her own cassettes with her voice on them. She started and there was no stopping her. She was determined, full of self-confidence and she knew what she wanted. She wanted to create the best Centre for Arabic Language that taught it in a very professional, friendly and simple form and she did. In 988 she created dar el Ilm school of languages, which teaches languages to various age groups. Recently she merged the 2 schools under one roof here at the trade centre, which gave her a great sense of pride and achievement. For all those reasons, we as a family along with her greatest assets her team will strive to continue her legacy in both institutions, will strive to keep the name of Maliha Wehbe Alive, heard respected and never forgotten. The loss that I feel as her son is great and the pain, I cannot begin to describe but knowing my mother I know she would want us to get over the pain and continue her work, continue what she had started. The only thing that probably will be lacking is finding a way to love life and love everybody the way she did. Soon after she passed away, I was sitting in her bedroom in Beirut where she spent most of the last 2 to 3 months, I was still in disbelief when my cousin who happens to be a priest walked in and he could see how distraught I was, he said "Fadeel I know it is difficult, and there is very little that I can say that would ease your pain. But you have to believe that God took her because he loves her more than we do, God took her because he needs her more than we do". I told him, abouna, I hope that this is true because if my mother can do on heaven what she has done on earth, then definitely heaven is a much better place to be. All I want to say that for the past 9 months, she fought bravely; she didn't give up nor did we. She loved life, she loved her family and friends, she loved her schools and her teachers and her students and I know she would have loved to stay. She had so much more to give. My biggest regret is that she was taken away from us so early. However, my only consolation is that she left us with so much. Good bless you mama, I miss you terribly. Najat's Word - Maliha's Daughter"The huge sense of loss and grief I felt after my mother died was also shared by many others - this was a consolation to me - for she was indeed a mother to so many. She was a remarkable woman with a big heart, passionate and generous in every way. Her love for us, the people she cared about was so great, so all consuming, that she gave us everything of herself. Because she cared so much, she was constantly worrying about something or someone - and I used to joke with her that she'd worry if she had nothing to worry about! But this was her, if someone was in trouble she felt she had to step in and do something about it, if there was something wrong going on in her view, she would do all she could to try it and make it right. It seems to me that my father has spend his whole life telling her Meaning, leave them alone, it's none of our business, don't interfere - but it's no use - doing nothing wasn't in her nature, stand by not in her dictionary. Our children Daniel and Jamie have been very lucky to have had their lovely teita around throughout their growing years - they are now 23 and 20. She persevered like only she could in teaching them her beloved Arabic language at every opportunity, sometimes having to bargain with them. If they thought this to be a bit of a chore when they were very young, they grew to appreciate what their teita had been trying to do and they started coming to her for a lesson willingly and with no bargaining! How lucky were they to have had the best Arabic teacher in the world teach them 1-1! In fact, during Daniel's last visit to Beirut in July when my mum was in so much pain with her back, the only 2 times that she actually came to life was on the 2 occasions that she was sitting down with him going over his Arabic - her eyes were alive and she was her old self again forgetting her pain - She was immensely proud of all 4 of her grandsons - of Daniel and his rugby (she was absolutely thrilled when he came to Dubai to play in the rugby 7's tournament and proceeded to watch every single minute of every game he played in often with my poor father in tow), of Jamie and the fact he's entered university - this after he'd spent a lovely summer holiday in Beirut with his teta and jiddo and she impressed on him the importance of a university education - he came back from Beirut at the end of that summer a changed young man, confident and self assured - she was proud too of her 2 beautiful and clever younger grandsons George and Alexander who are 5 and 2 and who she thought the world of. Nothing gave her more pleasure than being with them, watching them play and reading Arabic stories to them. And even though they spoke Russian to her at times, that being their mother tongue, she forgave them. We now have to shoulder the burden of carrying on with our lives without her - we HAD taken her for granted - but she would want us to live life to the full as she did. Her spirit is around us and amongst us and she would be so delighted right now that this gathering is taking place in her honour. It is quite unbelievable how much we are going to miss her, but we will remember her as the utterly wonderful, charming and loving person that she was, full of life and loved life, always busy planning something for the future. We are very lucky to have had her in our lives for all these years." Her words 'I love you' are always ringing in my ears and I want to say I love you too mama. Kate Bailey- ex dar el ilm ManagerThank you for the invitation, and I will be honoured to join you in remembrance of Maliha. She is often in my thoughts and I am ever thankful for having known her, I also appreciate how very much you must miss her. God Bless. Kind regards, Laura Duncan – ALC co-ordinatorDearest Maliha's Love you and miss you Lucy D’souza – Dar el ilm co-ordinatorMaliha a great woman and Mother Lucy D'souza - 19th October, 2006 TeachersBariya Ataya - Director of studies – ALCmarHabaa every one massa' il-Khayr to you all ..Hope the slide show touched you as it did me.. After hours of working on the slideshow, we just saw, and after I had thanked my dearest friend Claudio for putting it together for the 100th time; he sms-ed me saying "Actually it is such an honour that I got to spend a whole evening with Maliha and got to know her a bit better.."
And I thought to my self how lucky I am to have known her for all these years. It is a very hard feeling to deal with, when your pillar your companion your friend for 17 years is no longer there. She out of all people I thought will be present for ever. She is a best friend, she is the pillar I leaned on, she is my teacher, my source of inspiration, my motivator she had the ability to make every one feel special, She is considerate, generous, understanding, loving and warm, she is all of this and much more. She is an aunt, a teta, a partner, a trainer. She is my boss but she never gave me orders, she is my friend but she never disappointed me, she is a mother who never scolded me, she is my mentor who never lectured me, she is all of this and much more. She cares for detail yet able to see the big picture. She is able to see the good in every one, she is able to forgive and move on, she is able to put her self in other peoples shoes and be compassionate, Her ability to love and give, and put every one first is remarkable, she is all of this and much more. She is a brilliant educator; she is a master of our language - ARABIC. She is an ambassador of love and appreciation for our language. She is a "pioneer creator" of a brilliant method that has allowed people from all cultures and background to learn our language and culture. She allowed them to love, respect and appreciate who we are as Arab speakers. She is all of this and much more. She is fair, unbiased, flexible, considerate, gentle, open minded; She is my encouragement my support my backing she is all of this and much more. She is Maliha with every adjective that her name caries within it, she is all of this and much more. She was my companion for 17 years my boss my friend and now it is so difficult that she is no more... It is a great loss to all of us; To her blood family, her work family, her extended family, to all those who knew her, and were touched by her, to all those who grew to love and respect her. Although she is no more..She will always be so present. Maliha ,I will always hear your voice telling me bitDaHHaki inti baari9a, next time something goes wrong I will hear the words iHtara' dammiy, next time I'm late with a proposal I'll hear your voice saying ma9uwleh inti .. And I say to you "Habiybatiy Maliha .. you will always be present in our hearts and much more". Amira Briar - teacher
In Maliha's Memory:
The first time I met her she inspired me. She had a dream and the courage with all it takes to make it a reality. My true mentor she was. How can I/we say we lost her? She will always be with me. Every word I teach is hers every page and thought I read she gathered. Her spirit will always be roaming around us to guide us to continue her vision. Lina Kattan - teacher at ALC
Dear all.
I received the news of the sudden death of Maliha with shock, sadness and despair. Was she sick or was it sudden?? May God rest her soul in everlasting peace. She was a wonderful clever lady, who will be always remembered for her cultural achievements in the Arabic Language, and for building such a solid establishment, that has become a famous landmark in Dubai . My deepest condolences and sympathies to you all especially her family, May the good Lord rest her soul. The Lord hath given and the Lord hath taken away .May His name be blessed. Take care and God bless. Dyna Barazi - ex-teacher at ALC
Dear Maliha,
ma aHla ismik ya Maliha w shuw maarastiyh w shuw laabe'lek ya aHla es-sittaat! So you decided to say goodbye after having showered us all with your blessings and your generous care. You looked after each and every one of us and taught us lessons that have become our practices. When I heard you left me, I didn't believe them and I still don't! You're in my life, in my heart, in my work, in my albums, in my cupboards, on my bookshelves and in all the luggage that I carry as I immigrate to the different spots of this world! There you are and there is your name; MALIHA WEHBE. It's on the books that you have created; the master pieces..an Arabic language of your own. A language that has made me appreciate who I am and where I come from; a knowledge that has put bread on my table. You took my hand and set me off and as you did you encouraged me and praised me so bigheartedly. And, with your wit, your wisdom and passionate teachings you have taught me my mother tongue which I in turn, I transmitted with the same pride and passion I picked up from you. ..fa kaad il-mu9allimu ann yakuwna rasoulan.. I miss you Habibaty so so much.. For God knows how much I love you so! I can see the angels hugging you so warmly today. I'm truly jealous that I cannot! God Bless your soul Maliha! ismiy dyna barazi Angela N Summers - student and teacher
I was deeply saddened to read the notices in the newspaper at the weekend that Maliha had passed away; you are right, she inspired many students and we will all have our own individual memories of her. I feel privileged to have known her for a short while.
Please keep me informed about any memorial event or service that is organised. I would like to attend and pay my respects to her family and her colleagues who will feel her loss most.
The greatest tribute to Maliha's achievements will be to continue her language work and encourage others to study and appreciate the Arabic language. My condolences to you all My thoughts and prayers are with you and her family. Angela N Summers-student and teacher Diana Abdo - ex-teacher at ALC
Dear Bariya,
This is one of the most difficult messages for me to write. The shocking news of Maliha's passing was very difficult for me to accept. I only knew of her sickness three weeks ago when May and Hala called me to inform me about Maliha's condition. I only wished that I knew about it earlier as I could have spoken to her and heard her voice. As you very well know, Maliha was a very dear person to me. I admired her as an educator as well as a literary intellectual. I will always cherish the time I spent at the Arabic Language Centre under her guidance and dedication. Her devotion to the Centre as well as the unique system which she devised for teaching the Arabic language are indeed remarkable. I will never forget those happy times I spent with her and with all of you at the Centre. I have lost a sister and Mentor and above all a very dear personal friend. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and please pass the same to all my friends at the Arabic Language Centre. May her good soul rest in eternal peace and may her good memory remain with us as long as we live. And may the ALC continue its great mission under your guidance. " As long as we live, she too will live because she is a part of us." Truly yours, Diana Abdo Dyna Barazi
Dear Bariya and all ALC, Dar el Ilm team,
I am extremely saddened to hear about Maliha's loss. I have been in denial ever since I have received this mail. Maliha not only was a mentor but the sweetest true paternal friend I have ever had. Though I left Dubai a very long time ago, Maliha and the ALC spirit never left my thoughts and memories. Please let me know when you will be planning the event to celebrate her achievements. Bariya my dearest, you must feel so much void. You have truly been her cushion of support and she always said that she could have never gotten as far as she had without your dedication. God Bless Dyna Barazi Hala-cousin / sister teacher
My Dearest at ALC and Dar-el-ilm,
What can I say about the loss of the dearest and closest person to me, the woman that we shared the nicest moments together all through our life. We grew up together in the same house which was full of love and this love was planted in our hearts and Maliha had the biggest share. Her kindness, warmth and love had no end. She was always giving without expecting anything back. Whoever met Maliha loved her. Maliha was "Hamamat as-Salam" of our family. She hated to see any one upset or angry. Always wanted people around her and wanted them happy. She will go out of her way to please people. She was always down to earth and kept a low profile. I remember when she bought the Mercedes car she kept giving excuses. She built an empire, and made every one love the Arabic language. I can go on and on talking about her, not because she is my cousin but she was a marvellous and great woman. I really miss her so much and feel that part of me is gone. I wish I am with you on her memorial. Please include me in everything and send me all the details and pictures. I love her sooooo much. God help me to accept the fact that I will not see her again. I love you and please keep in touch and take care Hala - cousin / sister teacher May Hassan - ex ALC teacher
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of a wonderful friend, teacher and mentor, who will always be remembered as a great woman who gave so much to the community. Maliha was always very proud of her heritage and wanted others to share her love for the Arabic language and culture.
She made it easy for non Arabic speakers to learn the language in the shortest possible time and thus has helped many people in the region to communicate with their Arab hosts. Her books will remain classics that future generations will benefit from. Her legacy in bridging the Arabic and western cultures will forever live. Maliha will be greatly missed. I wish I could be with you in Dubai to celebrate her legacy, nevertheless, will be with you in spirit. My sincere condolences to her immediate family and friends, May she rest in peace. Sincerely May Hassan StudentsClaudio Iurilli - ItalyHello everyone, my name is Claudio and I had the great pleasure to be a student at the ALC for about 3 years.
The first time I walked into the ALC with a bit of Southern Italian attitude, so little did I know that my life was going change forever. I was immediately disarmed by the captivating smile of Maliha who made me feel like learning Arabic was the most natural thing and my true vocation. I remember the first days she used to speak to me in Arabic all time. I did not understand much then, I must say, but with her beautiful smile and assertive energy made me immediately feel that answering in English was not an option. Through her great teaching method, I quickly learned to decode the Arabic script and a new beautiful world full of flowing letters and new sounds opened up to me. Never a day passed without her asking me 'Keyf il Sugl' or 'Shuft Nadia wa charif?' , not matter how busy she was she would never miss the opportunity to smile and connect with her students. Maliha made me feel important, but you know Maliha made every single student feel important. Thanks to Maliha I met my Dubai family and people that I know for a fact will be in my life for a long time. I am no longer a student at the ALC, but even now, whenever life gets rough all I need to do to feel better is to come to this school and breathe a bit of the Maliha's energy. Shukran Maliha 9arraftiyniy 9ala 9aylatiy il-jadiyda, ana ktiyr mabsuwt ta9arraft 9alaikiy. Adnan Hasan Ali
Farewell Maliha
Maliha Wehbe is a teacher, a mentor and an anchor in my life. You notice that I have not used the past tense. This is because I believe that Maliha lives on within us. I cannot think of a soul that has touched more lives then she has. Maliha showed me that happiness comes from human interaction.the ability to communicate. She dedicated her life to teaching the Arabic language, one of the most important communication tools in the region we live in. She spent countless hours passionately tutoring and mentoring her students, demanding nothing but the best out of them. Her perseverance and unrelenting strength are the ingredients of her legacy.the most well reputed and well positioned Arabic language school in the entire region. However her legacy is much larger than the institution she has left behind. Her legacy lies in the hundreds of students that she has nurtured, taught and mentored. Her legacy is the gift she has given us.the gift of communication. To me Maliha was much more than a teacher, or a principal that was to be feared. I first joined Dar El Ilm at the age of eight. A year later I lost my mother to cancer. A child with low self esteem and a lack of guidance, Maliha stepped into my life and played a very active role. She pushed me to continue my study of the Arabic language. She would get upset if my assignments were not completed on time or if my progress was slow. There was a continuous check on my progress, or, the lack of it. She, back then, began teaching me and instilling in me the value of a commitment, the importance of discipline and the vital importance of being able to speak Arabic, knowing that I would be living in this region in the time to come. For these lessons I am forever grateful to her. As a child often times one has to be force-fed what is good for them. Maliha became my force feeder when there was no one to do so. I believe that the words of the great Khalil Gibran express what I mean to say more clearly so I will read a small excerpt from "The Prophet". Irma
We will all miss her, but fortunately she left in us something so dear that will make her live for a long, long time. She is probably now smiling and looking at us, as she is one of those angels that keep on helping us through this life.
Abrazos, Irma Alex McGeoch
Dear ALC
I was very sad indeed to learn of the death of Maliha Wehbe. I did not know Maliha well, but I - like countless others - am deeply in her debt for having had the inspiration and courage to found the Arabic Language Centre. Maliha undoubtedly understood the deep urge of many non-Arabic speakers to endeavour to master her rich and majestic, but also (to us non-native speakers) extremely difficult, language. However, true teacher that she was, she also understood the constant encouragement needed by the would-be speaker of Arabic, if he or she was to be able to battle through the heartbreaking early stages of learning the language. The Arabic Language Centre will stand in the years to come as a continuing monument to her great vision. My heartfelt condolences to Maliha's family and to all those at the ALC. May God rest her soul. With kind regard, Alex Marion
Hello Nicky and all teaching staff
This is such a shock. What happened to poor Maliha? She was such a bundle of energy, and really an inspiration. I know you were all very close to her, and it must be very hard for you to come to terms with her loss. Please pass my best wishes and sympathy on to all the teachers. I expect you are all shocked to suddenly be without her. Something like this reminds us all to make the most of every moment we are given, because when your time is up you need to know that you have lived your life to the fullest and given the best of yourself to everyone around you. This way, although there is sadness for those left behind, there is also gratitude for having been touched by someone special passing through your life, and in time you can remember that person with a smile on your face and warmth in your heart. I feel sure that this is definitely something that can be said about Maliha, and may she rest in peace. With sympathy and best wishes. Marion Shane & Vanessa Bosma
To all our good friends at ALC Dubai,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Maliha's passing. Maliha had the very best of hearts and was very generous in sharing her knowledge which we all have benefited from. Our sincerest condolences and very best wishes in ensuring Maliha's legacy continues with the future success of the ALC. With our warmest regards, Shane & Vanessa Bosma Mahnaz Golshan
Dear all
I was so sorry to hear the sad news. Please accept my condolence. She was a great lady and she sure had inspired me. I would like to join you once you arrange a remembrance day for her. With Regrets and regards Mahnaz Golshan Gino, Steve Coulom
Aida, Bariya,
Ana zahlana kathyir, it was good talking to you to at least express immediately my pain. I am so sad. We lost a great woman who gave so much. Did I give her at least one percent of what she gave me? Thanks to her she gave me Aida, my soul mother, Arabic, my soul language. Well, I guess that we have to accept her death and do something she would be proud of to keep her alive. People we love never die! It is strange that just today I am starting taking Arabic lessons with a Syrian woman. It will never be the same as my dear Aida, but what to do? I miss you so much! I would love to be with you, All my love, Allah yarhamaha Gino, Steve Coulom Hope Sherwin
What very sad news.
Please pass on my condolences to Maliha's family. I know she will be missed. I feel very fortunate to have studied at the Arabic Language Centre and to have benefited from Maliha's great enthusiasm and talent for teaching. Hope Sherwin Carl Rose - overseas student
Hello All at ALC,
I am saddened to hear of the passing away of Maliha, although I didn't know her too well, she has done me great service by introducing me to the Arabic language. I am sure the ALC will not be quite the same without here presence, please pass on my condolences to everyone at the centre. In Fond Memory Carl Rose-overseas student Anthony
To all at ALC,
I am so sorry to hear this news - Maliha was indeed an inspiration to all of us who have studied at ALC. I am sure that you will carry on her legacy and help many more to appreciate the Arabic language. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time Anthony Inger Rasmussen
I'm very sad to hear that Maliha Wehbe is no longer among us. Please accept my deepest condolences. She was a great lady and teacher.
Inger Rasmussen Ellen Kruijning
Dear All,
I am very sorry to hear this and I am glad to be informed. She was a wonderful person and a great inspiration to learn the Arabic language. I still every day use the language and enjoy the new contacts I make through it. All thanks to you and Maliha who are such enthusiastic teachers. Sincerely, Ellen Kruijning Renee
Dear ALC team,
I am shocked. I had no idea she was ill. This passing is a surprise and a sad one. Maliha was a pioneer. Please let her family know that she will live on in words. Not just the Arabic the students learn, but the stories. The tales of her children going to school in Beirut, the story about the apartment, the little anecdotes we memorize and people that Maliha knows and introduces to us. She won't be far from the ALC. Every day someone will read a Maliha story. Please let me know how I can acknowledge this loss. Best Regards, Renee Hina Ashraf - (Student 2002-2003)
I am really sorry to hear this news. Although Maliha never taught me personally but we did use the books she had written. I remember her visited our class a number of times and it was always nice to be in her presence.
Give my warm regards and deepest sympathy to her family and friends specially my teachers Aida and Lina because I know how close they were to Maliha.
May her soul rest in peace. Sincerely, Hina Ashraf-(Student 2002-2003) Ingrid Alameddine-Liekens
Dear Bariya, Nikki and all,
I have only learned last week of the sad passing away of Maliha Wehbe and would like to transmit to all of you my message of sincere condolences. As a student at the ALC, I have had the pleasure of seeing her in our classroom on several occasions. When she was there, you wanted to try harder and be the best you could be. Her passion for what she did was definitely passed on to the people working at the ALC and she has left a profound impression on those who knew her. The ALC will always remain living proof of her legacy and her passion. I am grateful I got to meet her and to have received some of her passion for the Arabic language. I pray you will all find strength in the knowledge that she made a difference and in the many happy memories I am sure you have. Please accept my most sincere condolences Ingrid Alameddine-Liekens Mervyl and Mohan Chandra
We would like to send our deepest sympathy to Maliha's family and friends on this very sad occasion. Unfortunately we were not able to attend the "celebration of Maliha's life" and service today but we were thinking of her and what wonderful memories we have too.
We enjoyed learning Arabic very much from Maliha all those many years ago when she first started the classes. Maliha was a perfect teacher with a great sense of humour which always made our classes very interesting. She is well remembered with respect for compiling and printing such fantastic Arabic Language Learning Books which we will treasure forever.
God Bless Mervyl and Mohan Chandra Calum Alister-Jones
I'm sorry but I won't be able to make it to the event as am in London, but please pass on my love and condolences to her family, I felt like I had lost my grandmother when I heard the news......Lots of Love,
Calum Alister-Jones Franziska von Kaenel/Sahi
But for me Maliha will always be in my heart and never forgotten.
Best regards, Franziska von Kaenel/Sahi Angela N Summers - teacher and student
Thank you for inviting me to join you in celebrating Maliha's life on Thursday evening. Unfortunately I shall be travelling that day and will not be able to join you, much as I would wish to. Please accept my thoughts and prayers and I shall be with you in spirit, as Maliha is and will remain with us. With best wishes to you all and for arranging this tribute to a special lady.
Angela N Summers Shalini Lobo
To all at the Arabic Language Centre and the Wehbe Family,
I was incredibly saddened when I received an emailed copy of Maliha's obituary. Maliha was my very first teacher at the Arabic Language Centre and I recall the enthusiasm and encouragement with which she conducted her classes. I would like to offer my sincere condolences on the loss of a charming, elegant and lovely lady. May the legacy of her love of the Arabic language continue to benefit the expatriate community in Dubai. Shalini Lobo London, UK |
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