Dr. Ibrahim Mukhtar
Assistant Professor of Education (Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Arabic)
Bahrain Teachers College, University of Bahrain
Dr. Ibrahim Mukhtar is an Assistant Professor specializing in Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Arabic at Bahrain Teachers
College, University of Bahrain. He previously served at the International Islamic University Malaysia, where he held several
academic and administrative roles.
He is a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (FHEA), awarded in 2020, recognizing his commitment to excellence in
teaching and learning in higher education.
Academic Qualifications
Ph.D. in Education (Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Arabic)
University of Alneelain, Sudan (2006)
Master’s in Teaching Arabic to Non-Arabic Speakers
Khartoum International Institute, Sudan (1993)
Master of Education (Part I)
University of Khartoum, Sudan (1994)
B.A. in Arabic Language and Literature
University of Omdurman, Sudan (1986)
Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Studies
International Islamic University Malaysia (2008)
Professional Development
Dr. Mukhtar has completed four advanced training courses organized by Bahrain Teachers College and American universities.
Notably, he participated in the Visible Thinking – Project Zero In-Depth Course offered by the Harvard Graduate School of
Education (September 19 – December 18, 2022).
Leadership and Service
At the International Islamic University Malaysia, Dr. Mukhtar served as:
Coordinator of the Resource Center
Coordinator of EDUCALL
Coordinator of POT (Professional Orientation and Training)
At Bahrain Teachers College, University of Bahrain, he has held several key positions:
Chair of the Quality Assurance Committee
Member of the College-wide Quality Assurance Committee
Member of the Departmental Moderation Committee
Member of the Curriculum Committee
Publications and Research
Dr. Mukhtar has authored ten books and numerous scholarly articles focused on teaching Arabic to non-native speakers and
curriculum development. His publications reflect a deep commitment to advancing Arabic language education and are accessible
via his ARID profile.