Nagham Q. Abdullah Al-Azzawi

Professional Summary

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nagham Q. Abdullah Al-Azzawi is a highly accomplished academic specializing in Linguistics and Translation, with over 25 years of experience in higher education and language teaching. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of Technology and Applied Science (UTAS) in Rustaq, Oman, Dr. Al-Azzawi has demonstrated a strong commitment to academic excellence through rigorous research, innovative teaching practices, and active involvement in quality assurance initiatives.

Dr. Al-Azzawi holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics and Translation from Al-Mustansirriya University, where she conducted significant research on the translation unit. Complemented by an International Diploma in Language Teaching Management from Cambridge University, her educational background equips her with a solid foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of language education.

In her capacity as an external reviewer for the Oman Authority for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance (OAAAQA) and the Oman Qualification Framework, Dr. Al-Azzawi plays a crucial role in enhancing educational standards. She is also the Head of the QA Support Committee at UTAS, underscoring her leadership in academic practices development.

Dr. Al-Azzawi is an active contributor to the field, with numerous publications in reputable journals and conferences, addressing topics such as AI in education, translation methods, and language assessment during unprecedented times like COVID-19. Her ongoing projects, including the development of academic practices and curriculum enhancements, reflect her dedication to improving educational outcomes for students.

In addition to her academic achievements, Dr. Al-Azzawi is proficient in various educational technologies, enhancing her teaching and research methodology. With her robust background in translation, curriculum design, and student support services, she is committed to fostering an inclusive and productive learning environment for future educators and learners.

• Sara, Al Bahlani, Associate Professor, deen.rus@utas.edu.om, +96899231026, UTAS-Rustaq College of Education, Oman, Dean
• Sharifa, Al-Adawi, Assistant Professor, Hod.english.rustaq@utas.edu.om, Sharifa.aladawi@utas.edu.om, +96892791535, UTAS-Rustaq College of Education, Oman, HoD Department of English Language and Literature
• Huda, Al-Habsi, Assistant Professor, huda@oaaa.gov.om, huda.alhabsi@gmail.com, +96898168887, UTAS-Rustaq College of Education, Oman, Former HoD Department of English Language and Literature
• Mark, Hay, Professor, laughinglad1@gmail.com, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria Area, South Africa, Senior Director: Strategic Support to the Vice-Chancellor
• Pedro, Saraiva, Professor, pas@eq.uc.pt, +351-239798700, University of Coimbra, Portugal, Aggregation in Chemical Engineering
• Muna, Al-Alwan, Prof., muna_alwan7@yahoo.com, malwan20@gmail.com, +9647800700783, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq, Department of English Language and Literature, College of Education for Women
• Ahmad, Al-Kilabi, Associate Professor, E-mabujezrah@hotmail.com, comabujezra@omantel.net, +19056456669, +1959289192, 99831990, +9647822748905, University of Kufa, Iraq, Former Dean/ College of Languages & Translation

• External Reviewer at OAAAQA, 2018-on.
• Member of Oman Association for Quality in Higher Education, May 2019.
• Coordinator and Scholar on the ground at the IIE, Academic Rescue Fund (USA), 2007-on
• Member of Quality Assurance Steering Committee in UTAS Rustaq.
• Chairperson of the Academic Practices Development Committee in UTAS Rustaq.
• Association of Professors of English and Translation at Arab Universities (APETAU), 2003-on
• Member of the editing board of IRAQI PAPERS; the hard copy & the e-bulletin, 2003-on
• Member of Iraqi Translators Society, 1996-on
• Member of Arab Historians Union, 2005-on
• Ex-member of several committees at the University of Baghdad, College of Education for Women (Higher committee for lectures and seminars, scientific research committee, supervisor of the English Club, degree plans and curricula committee, member of feminist research unit, coordinator of several courses in Translation and linguistics at the Department of English Language.)
• Member of curricula committee, timetable, and research committee at the University of Nizwa.
• Member of TESOL Kuwait
• Referred journal reviewer
• UoB College of Education for Women Journal editorial board member

• Books
• 1. Chomsky, by John Lions, trans. (2001), Dar-ul-Shu'un al-Thaqafi'ia, Baghdad, Iraq.
• 2. English Business Correspondence. (1993), Dar-ul-Taqani, Baghdad, Iraq.
• 3. Marhaba: A New Arabic Curricula for Non-Arab Learners of Arabic, University Level I, 2016. CAS/ Rustaq.
• 4. Marhaba: A New Arabic Curricula for Non-Arab Learners of Arabic, University Level II, 2018. CoE/ Rustaq.
• Published Papers
• 1. Khalil, H., Alazawi, N., & Khatiry, A. R. (2025). Exploring the role of artificial intelligence in education: A survey-based study at University of Technology and Applied Science. In E. AlDhaen, A. Braganza, A. Hamdan, & W. Chen (Eds.), Business sustainability with artificial intelligence (AI): Challenges and opportunities (Vol. 568, pp. 63-73). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-71526-6_6
• 2. Al Azzawi, N., & Al Malki, M. (2023). UTAS-Rustaq ELT PD program revisited. In Proceedings of the 8th Annual International Conference on English Language Teaching.
• 3. Al Malki, M., Al Adawi, S., Al Azzawi, N., & Al Abri, K. (2023). Open-book-based assessment during COVID-19: Challenges and opportunities. International Journal of Learning Teaching and Educational Research, 22(8), 146-168. https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.22.8.9 License CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
• 4. Al Azzawi, N. (2023). An inventory of types of errors in future English language teachers: Rustaq College of Education students. In Proceedings of Shinas/University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS).
• 5. Al Malki, M. A., & Al-Azzawi, N. (2022). International Students’ Sponsorships at University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), Rustaq, Oman: A Case Study. Education Quarterly Reviews, 5(4), 116-124. ISSN 2621-5799 DOI: 10.31014/aior.1993.05.04.578 https://www.asianinstituteofresearch.org/
• 6. Al Azzawi, N. (2014). A teacher-trainee practicum portfolio. In Proceedings of the Second Symposium on Teaching Arabic Language for Non-Natives. Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
• 7. Al Rahbi, S., & Al Azzawi, N. (2014). The effect of using translation as a learning tool by ELT learners. In Proceedings of the 8th International IDEA Conference 'Studies in English'. Sitki Kocman University.
• 8. Al Azzawi, N. & Al Rahbi. S (2013). The impact of using translation as a teaching tool for English language learning: College of Education/Rustaq, a case study. In Proceedings of the International Union of Arabic Language 2nd Conference “Arabic is in Danger: All are Responsible for its Protection.” Dubai, UAE.
• 9. Al Azzawi, N. (2012). The institutes for teaching Arabic language for non-natives in the Sultanate of Oman and GCC states: Their reality and the quality assurance standards. In Proceedings of the International Union of Arabic Language 1st conference “Arabic as an International Language: The Responsibility of the Individual, the Community and the State.” ONESCO, Beirut.
• 10. Al Azzawi, N. & Al Jumaili, Z. (2012). The impact of translation on Arabic language and the amendment of its usage. In Proceedings of the International Union of Arabic Language 1st conference “Arabic as an International Language: The Responsibility of the Individual, the Community and the State.” ONESCO, Beirut.
• 11. Al Azzawi, N. (2013). A program proposal for the enhancement of teaching skills of teachers of Arabic for non-natives. In Proceedings of the First Symposium on Teaching Arabic Language for Non-Natives. Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
• 12. Al Azzawi, N. & Al Jumaili, Z. (2011). Transliteration from Arabic to English: Problems and solutions. In Proceedings of the International Symposium on Arabic Transliteration Standard Challenges and Solutions. Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• 13. Al Azzawi, N. & Al Jumaili, Z. (2011). Phonological terminology between translation and Arabicization. In Proceedings of the Al-Khalil bin Ahmad Al-Farahidi Center for Arabic Language Studies Conference. University of Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman.
• 14. Al Azzawi, N. (2007). Departments of English language at Iraqi universities and the challenge of globalization. In Proceedings of a conference held by the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Irbil, Iraq.
• 15. Al Azzawi, N. (2003). The translation of the Monkeyteer Maqama: A stylistic study. Majalatu Kulial-at-Tarbia lil-Banat, College of Education for Women, Baghdad, Iraq.
• 16. Al Azzawi, N. (2002). The investigation of al-muqabala in rhetorics and its translation into English. In Proceedings of the College of Arts 2nd Conference. Al-Mustansirriya University, Baghdad, Iraq.
• 17. Al Azzawi, N. (1998). Code switching between English and Arabic among Iraqi students at the University of Baghdad. In Proceedings of the College of Education for Women 2nd Conference, Baghdad University, Iraq.
• 18. Al Azzawi, N. (1989). The effectiveness of English language courses in raising the performance of technical trainers at the Council of Technical Institutes, Iraq. Majalat-ul-Taqanai, Baghdad, Iraq.
• 19. Al Azzawi, N. (1988). The efficacy of teaching English language to students at Office Management Departments of Technical Institutes. Majalat-ul-Taqanai, Baghdad, Iraq.

• Oman Association for Quality in Higher Education OAQHE Quality Day, November 2023, 2024, 2025.
• OAQHE & CLICKS Building Future Ready Graduates, August, 2025.
• CLICKS Embedding Employability in Teaching, Learning and Assessment, September 2025.
• CLICKS Strategic Planning Workshop, June 2025.
• CLICKS Building Entrepreneurial Mindsets: The Role of Universities in Fostering Innovation, May 2025.
• CLICKS Measurements of PLOs and CLOs, October 2024.
• UTAS Rustaq & CLICKS Assuring Quality of Academic Programs: Navigating OAAA Requirements for Program Standards Assessment, September 2024.
• Fall 2022/23 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mz429r3OtSBGGYoKF_H4hzKfHM9tU8Qk8K7Y5I9md7A/edit?usp=sharing
• Spring 2023 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XJLJkdf-djK4oJx4HGNXMwCPc-is6mDlpqB04lep6x5w/edit?usp=sharing
• Fall 2023/24 https://rb.gy/8yh6e8
• Spring 2024 List of Community Service Topics to be delivered by UTAS-Rustaq.docx (mceas.ms)
• Mapping Key Performance Indicators in Quality Assurance Institutional Assessment Report, January, 2019.
• Attempting a Quality Assurance Report: Institutional Assessment: a workshop at CAS Rustaq, May, 2018.
• External Reviewers Training: a workshop at the Oman Academic Accreditation Authority for GFP Quality Audit, November, 2017.
• Needs Assessment for Quality Assurance Training and Support/4: a workshop at CAS Rustaq, November, 2017.
• Needs Assessment for Quality Assurance Training and Support/3: a workshop at CAS Rustaq, November, 2016.
• Needs Assessment for Quality Assurance Training and Support/2: a workshop at CAS Rustaq, November, 2015.
• Needs Assessment for Quality Assurance Training and Support/1: a workshop at CAS Rustaq, November, 2014.
• Assessment Workshop held by the Department of English Language & Literature at CAS Rustaq, January, 2014. Participated with a paper: "A Practicum Portfolio Assessment Model"
• Working in a Multicultural Environment: a workshop at CAS Rustaq, October 29, 2013.
• Cambridge International Diploma in IT Skills. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization, July, 2013.
• IELTS Trainer Training Course. British Council, Muscat, July, 2012.
• Quality Assurance Management: a workshop at CAS Rustaq, October 8th., 2012.
• Language Learner Autonomy: More about How: a workshop at the SQU 11th. Annual ELT Conference, April, 2011.
• Empowering Teachers and Learners through Learning Strategy Instruction: a workshop at the SQU 11th. Annual ELT Conference, April, 2011.
• Self-Study Report Writing for the Quality Assurance Auditing monthly sessions since September, 2010, 11, 12, 13, 14.
• Thirty different ELT Professionals Network workshops at the British Council Oman during 2010-2016.
• Developing good, legal, interactive e-learning materials for all four skills: a workshop at the SQU 6th Annual ELT Conference, April, 2006.
• Building Class/ Course Websites: a workshop at the SQU 6th Annual ELT Conference, April, 2006.
• Time Management. University of Nizwa, March, 2009.
• Teaching Methods, courses 1&2, Staff Upgrading Institute, Council of Technical Institutes, February, 1989 -91, Baghdad, Iraq.
• Several Computer Skills Courses, Institute of Administration and Computing National Institute, 1989-2000, Baghdad, Iraq.
• Automated Management Course, National Institute for Managerial Development under the sponsorship of the Arab Scientific Research Councils Union, 1993, Baghdad, Iraq.
• Time Management Course, Staff Upgrading Institute, Council of Technical Institutes, February, 1992, Baghdad, Iraq.
• Other local training seminars and workshops on topics related to language teaching, teacher training, curriculum design, evaluation and measurement, academic advisory, QA, …etc. held by The Ministry of Higher Education, UNESCO, ALESCO and some overseas bodies such as ODA, CIDA.

• Participating as external reviewer for program licensing carried out by the Department of Programs Supervision/ Directorate General of Private Universities & Colleges, Ministry of Higher Education, October-November, 2013.
• Reviewing English language and translation departments' program proposals in Oman & Iraq.
• Writing concept papers for CAS Rustaq College Board, University of Nizwa & University of Baghdad since 1998-on.
• Supervising M.A. thesis and participating in viva voce as well as graduation projects.
• Offering academic advisory to 70-100 B.A. students at UoN each semester, and later in CAS Rustaq.
• Reviewing and revising studies and reports at the University of Baghdad and the University of Nizwa.
• Translating documents on various topics from English into Arabic and vice versa, many of them for UNESCO and UNECIF.
• Writing Concept papers for establishing certain units at the university.
• Participating in several workshops run by NOGs on higher education development in Iraq in particular and the MENA states in general.
• Writing several project proposals to be funded by international bodies such as UNECIF addressing university education issues.

In addition to my professional pursuits, I am passionate about reading and DIY projects. Reading allows me to explore new ideas, cultures, and perspectives, enriching my understanding of the world and inspiring my teaching and research endeavors. I enjoy delving into a variety of genres, from academic texts to fiction, which broadens my horizons and stimulates my creativity. My interest in DIY projects reflects my hands-on approach and desire to create and innovate. Whether it’s crafting educational resources or working on home improvement tasks, I find joy in transforming ideas into tangible creations, which further fuels my enthusiasm for learning and personal development.