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The Minister of Higher Education met with Dr. Dima Aziz Barakat, President of the American Board in Syria and CEO of Midmak International Academy in Syria and Australia, to discuss cooperation in developing higher education.
Official Accreditation of the American Board as the Strategic Partner of Midmak International Academy in Syria

Prof. Dr. Kristen Brustad

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Prof. Dr. Kristen Brustad

Honorary Member of the Scientific Council

  • PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University (1991).
  • Held prominent academic positions at leading U.S. universities, including Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, and former faculty member at Emory University.
  • Possesses extensive academic expertise in Arabic linguistics, comparative grammar, and the study of Arabic dialects (including Moroccan, Egyptian, Syrian, and Kuwaiti), alongside a strong interest in Arabic literature, cultural traditions, and methodologies for teaching Arabic to non-native speakers.
  • Participated in prestigious international academic programs such as CASA – the Center for Arabic Study Abroad at the American University in Cairo, and is considered a leading specialist in advancing Arabic language education and research on contemporary Arab culture.