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A friendly team to make you learn, live and love French.

Amélie Dietler
Accountant

I am a French accountant passionate about numbers. I am delighted to put my skills at the service of the Alliance Française since October 2022 and contribute to its influence. A year filled with challenges! In parallel, I love traveling, gastronomy, and exploring the magnificent culture of the Emirates that is opening up to me and my family. Looking forward to meeting you at our premises.

Asma Mahjoub
Customer advisor and Admin Courses

Hello, my name is Asma Mahjoub, and I am proud to be part of Alliance Française team since February 2024 as a Customer advisor and Admin Courses. In fact, I will be your first contact if you would like to take a placement test or register for French, Arabic or English course. I hold a master's degree in management and finance and my teaching experience as well as my communication skills help me to understand my customers' needs to help them achieve their linguistic goals. Besides being a native Arabic and French speaker, I am also fluent in English, and I have an intermediate level in Italian and Spanish.

Marwa Abdulmonem
Receptionist and Client Servicing

"Salut!" My name is Marwa, I have studied information technology in the university of science and technology Khartoum Sudan. I am a receptionist and client-servicing assistant at Alliance Française Abu Dhabi. I oversee receiving calls and helping clients discover our French cultural center and encourage them to register in French courses as well. I enjoy communicating with clients and building relationships. I hope that with Alliance Française I will be able to enhance my professional skills and reinforce my existent qualities…

Sreesal Sasidharan Nair
IT Manager

My name is Sreesal Sasidharan Nair, and as an Indian professional, I am immensely proud to serve as the IT Support Engineer for Alliance Française Abu Dhabi. Since joining the team in 2020, I have combined my deep-rooted interest in French culture with over 15 years of technical expertise to drive the institution's digital transformation. As a multi-disciplinary Computer Engineer specialized in Computer Science and Electronics, I focus on delivering creative solutions across ICT management and system administration. My primary mission has been leading the transition to modern, hybrid learning environments, ensuring that our students and staff benefit from the latest advancements in distance education technology.

Key Professional Milestones

• Global IT Expertise: Over 15 years of experience in the field, beginning in 2010.

• Digital Transition Leader: Spearheading the shift to hybrid classes and integrated digital tools at Alliance Française.

• Specialized Engineering: Advanced background in Computer Science, Electronics, and Communication.

• Operational Excellence: Expert management of IT infrastructure and system support tailored to a multicultural environment.

Latifa Zinebi
Al Ain Branch Manager

My name is Latifa Zinebi. I am Moroccan, I am married, and I have 3 children. I love my job because I am very interested in meeting people from different backgrounds and cultures.

I hold a master's degree in Computer Software Engineering from the University of Rouen in France. After graduating, I joined my husband in the UAE in December 2013. To maintain contact with the French language and culture, I applied to the Alliance Française Al Ain where I have been working since 2014.

I am a multitasking person. My tasks at Alliance Française range from administrative, financial, and educational management to cultural events planning and social network communication.

Our professional teachers

We have devoted and passionate teachers at Alliance Francaise. All teachers are accredited and highly qualified French teachers.
Marie Van Den Berghe
French Teacher

Marie is a permanent teacher at Alliance Française Abu Dhabi since January 2020. She is a specialist in teaching French as a foreign language. Originally from the south-west of France, Marie has an interesting intercultural experience. She had different professional experiences in Japan, Australia, and Colombia. In Marie’s view, the most rewarding aspect of her job is to see the progress of her students over the years. According to her words “The students themselves are teaching us a lot.

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