Prof. Omar Al Saif

Professor of Arabic Language

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His scholarly background, expertise, and interests span many significant domains. He is, first and foremost, a university professor and researcher. Along with serving on the editorial board of multiple peer-reviewed scientific journals, he has authored three books, published over twelve research papers, and delivered numerous seminars and lectures. His founding of the Saudi Dialects and Folk Heritage Association and serving on its Board of Directors constitute further cultural contributions. As a co-founder of Cultural Discourse, he oversaw various cultural-centric events and activities. In an administrative capacity, he also served as General Director of the Al-Jasser Cultural Center, General Supervisor of the Chair of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in Latin America, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts, and Secretary-General of the Ghazi Al-Gosaibi Award, as well as Chairman of its Scientific Committee. Furthermore, he has worked as a consultant for several organizations, including the Shura Council (the Saudi Parliament), the Ministry of Culture and Information, and others, in addition to his work in the media, first as a journalist and then as a media consultant for several institutions.

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bayd al'adahi: On the understanding and Interpretation of Poetry

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Alsaif, O. . (2019). bayd al’adahi: On the understanding and Interpretation of Poetry. Beirut: Renaissance Pulication House.

The Palm Tree and the Camel: A Critical Reading

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Alsaif, O. . (2018). The Palm Tree and the Camel: A Critical Reading. Journal of Arts.

Structure of the Alnasib in Pre-Islamic Poems and Nabati Poets

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Alsaif, O. . (2018). Structure of the Alnasib in Pre-Islamic Poems and Nabati Poets. Journal of Aldarah.

he journey between pre-Islamic and Nabataean poetry: mythological deposits

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Alsaif, O. . (2018). he journey between pre-Islamic and Nabataean poetry: mythological deposits. Arab Journal for the Humanities.

Understanding, Illustration, and Interpretation of the pre- Islamic poetry

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Alsaif, O. . (2018). Understanding, Illustration, and Interpretation of the pre- Islamic poetry. Journal of the College of Islamic and Arabic Studies.

Towards Collecting, Preserving and Indexing the Intangible Heritage of Saudi Arabia

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Alsaif, O. . (2015). Towards Collecting, Preserving and Indexing the Intangible Heritage of Saudi Arabia. Journal of the College of Arts, King Saud University.

Corporal Punishment in Schools: Theoretical Discussion and Personal Experience

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Alsaif, O. . (2015). Corporal Punishment in Schools: Theoretical Discussion and Personal Experience. Journal of Contemporary Issues In Education Research (CIER). .

Saudi Arabian Students’ Opinions About Co-Education While Studying Abroad

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Alsaif, O. . (2014). Saudi Arabian Students’ Opinions About Co-Education While Studying Abroad. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS).

Desire for Freedom in Modern Women’s Poetry from the Arabian Gulf Area,

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Alsaif, O. . (2014). Desire for Freedom in Modern Women’s Poetry from the Arabian Gulf Area,. Journal of Arts.

The significance of religion in Hamlet

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The significance of religion in Hamlet. (2012). International Journal of English and Literature.

The structure of the Journey in pre-Islamic poem: Myth and Symbol

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Alsaif, O. . (2012). The structure of the Journey in pre-Islamic poem: Myth and Symbol. Beirut: Arab Diffusion Foundation.

Religious discourse of sermons in the Saudi curriculums

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Alsaif, O. . (2011). Religious discourse of sermons in the Saudi curriculums. Journal of the College of Arts, King Saud University.

Simulation's theory of al-Farabi and its roots in Plato

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Alsaif, O. . (2010). Simulation’s theory of al-Farabi and its roots in Plato. Turathiaat Journal.

Man in Arab women's poetry

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Alsaif, O. . (2010). Man in Arab women’s poetry. Beirut: Arab Diffusion Foundation.

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ARB 101 NN Arabic for non-native students

The Arabic Language Course (ARB 101) is designed to enhance non-native students' skills in four key areas: writing, reading, listening, and speaking. Additionally, the course aims to assist them in comprehending Arabic texts and effectively writing essays and reports.

ARB 101 Intermediate

This course is designed to enhance the skills of Arab students who have not had adequate education in the Arabic language, enabling them to write accurately, speak properly, understand written texts, and comprehend spoken language

ARB 101

Course of Arabic Language (ARB 101) aims to improve student’s abilities in the following:  basic skills in Arabic language, writing, reading, listening and speaking. In addition, this course tries to help them to understand Arabic texts and writing effectively essays and reports.