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Saniya Al Labadi
CEO & Founder,
Shurfah
With over 25 years of experience in educational management, I have dedicated my career to creating a more connected and understanding world. Before retirement, I served as the International Recruiting Manager at King’s Academy, where I successfully opened numerous challenging and untapped markets, enabling students from diverse backgrounds to access transformative learning opportunities.
Driven by a passion for Arabic language, heritage, and culture, I am now focused on breaking cultural barriers through engaging and immersive spoken Arabic courses and live lessons. Unlike formal Arabic, which is often challenging for learners to use conversationally, spoken Arabic bridges the gap, making it accessible and practical for real world interactions. By teaching the language in a way that connects people, I aim to contribute to a world where communication fosters unity and understanding.
As a lifelong learner, I achieved my university degree at the age of 45, embodying my belief that it’s never too late to grow and learn. My mission is to inspire others to celebrate their heritage, embrace their identities, and connect across cultures, creating a better, more harmonious world.
Driven by a passion for Arabic language, heritage, and culture, I am now focused on breaking cultural barriers through engaging and immersive spoken Arabic courses and live lessons. Unlike formal Arabic, which is often challenging for learners to use conversationally, spoken Arabic bridges the gap, making it accessible and practical for real world interactions. By teaching the language in a way that connects people, I aim to contribute to a world where communication fosters unity and understanding.
As a lifelong learner, I achieved my university degree at the age of 45, embodying my belief that it’s never too late to grow and learn. My mission is to inspire others to celebrate their heritage, embrace their identities, and connect across cultures, creating a better, more harmonious world.
