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Dr. Suhair Eyad Jamal Al-Alami

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suhair.alalami@hu.ac.ae
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Office: F-41

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PhD in English Applied Linguistics, Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom

  • General Education Faculty (Full Time), Horizon University College, Sharjah, January 2023 – present
  • General Education Faculty (Part Time), University of Dubai, Dubai, September – December, 2022
  • General Education Faculty (Full Time), Al Ghurair University, Dubai, August 2005 – 2022
  • Al-Alami, S. (Forthcoming). Aesthetic Appreciation of the Novel: An Exploratory Study of Contributing Factors. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, Volume 15.
  • Al-Alami, S. (2025). A Stylistic Journey through Basim Khandaqji’s Novel A Mask, the Colour of the Sky. Research Journal in Advanced Humanities, 6(3), 1-11.
  • Al-Alami, S. (2025). Factors Affecting Language and Narrative Styles in Prose Fiction: A Stylistic Perspective. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(2), 399-408.
  • Al-Alami, S. (2025). The Impact of Using Speech Fillers on the Adequacy of Communicative Competence in English as a Lingua Franca. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 15(1), 36-44.
  • Al-Alami, S. (2024). Exploring the Attitudes of EFL University Instructors and Students toward Utilizing ChatGPT for Acquiring Writing Fluency and Accuracy Skills. International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies,13(3), 421-432.
  • Al-Alami, S. (2024). EFL Learners’ Attitudes Towards Utilizing ChatGPT for Acquiring Writing Skills in Higher Education: A Case Study of Computing Students. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 15 (4), 1029-1038.
  • Al-Alami, S. (2024). Using Colloquial Language in Prose Fiction Texts: An Exploratory Study. Research Journal in Advanced Humanities, 5(1), 1-15.

  • Suleymanova, S., Gawanmeh, A., and Al-Alami, S. (2023). A comparative study for mental health challenges of students: Online versus on-campus education. Contemporary Educational Technology, 15(3), pp. 1-11. 

  • Al-Alami, S. (2023). Translation of prose fiction texts: An exploratory study. International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies, Volume 12(2), pp. 147-158.

  • Al-Alami, S. & Koppalakrishnan, P. (2022). University Entrepreneurship Education: Points to Ponder. Global Journal of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Vol. 10, 1-13.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2021). Fiction from a Critical Perspective. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, Vol. 11, 990-997.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2021). EFL Acquisition in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era: Forward Looking. Psychology and Education, Vol. 58, 706-712.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2020). A Treasure of Short Stories for English Language Learners. United Kingdom: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2020). To be Creative, or not to be Creative; that is the Question. Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy, Vol. 11, 189-191.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2019). Literature as a Means of Augmenting Writing Skills. OPCION, 35, 1118-1131.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2019). Intercultural Communication Competence Projects within English as a Lingua Franca Contexts. International Journal of English Language and Linguistics Research, Vol. 7, 16-29.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2019). Point of View in Narrative. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, Vol. 9, 911-916.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2018). EFL Reading in Higher Education: Literary versus General Texts. British Journal of English Linguistics, Vol. 6, 11-31.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2017, November). Diagnostic Assessment within EFL Contexts. The 2017 WEI International Academic Conference Proceedings (81-93). United States of America: West East Institute.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2017). Peer and Self Editing in the English Classroom. International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 6, 76-80.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2017, April). Stylistics in the EFL World: Points to Ponder. The 2017 WEI International Academic Conference Proceedings (86-92). United States of America: West East Institute.

  • Ferzli, P., Burridge, C., Al-Alami, S., & Blanco, S. (2016). The 22nd Annual International TESOL Arabia Conference Book: Language, Culture, Communication-Transformations in Intercultural Contexts. United Arab Emirates: TESOL Arabia.

  • Hijazi, S., Al-Alami, S., Azeez, A., Al-Oklah, N., & Manoj, S. (2016). Composition and Writing Skills. Jordan: Arabesque.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2016). Literature in the EFL Classroom. International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies, Vol. 5, 144-153.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2016). The Power of Short Stories, Novellas and Novels in Today’s World. International Journal of Language and Literature, Vol. 4, 21-35.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2015). Research within the Field of Applied Linguistics: Points to Consider. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 5, 1330-1337.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2014). Stylistics within EFL/ESL Contexts. Sino-US English Journal, Vol. 12, 642-649.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2014). Promoting Communicative Competence: A UAE Case Study. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, Vol. 5, 1245-1255.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2014). Enhancing Writing Skills within EFL University Contexts. Arab World English Journal, 5, 137-150.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2013). Learn and Gain. United Kingdom: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2013). Utilizing Fiction to Promote English Language Acquisition. United Kingdom: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2012, March). The Power of Literature within EFL Contexts. Proceedings of the 17th Annual International TESOL Arabia Conference (263-271). United Arab Emirates: TESOL Arabia.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2012). Using Literature in EFL Contexts. In R. Almarzooqi & A. Roscue (Eds.) Literature Teaching in the EFL Context (203-219). Oman: Sultan Qaboos University.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2012). Novels and Short Stories in the EFL Classroom. Special Issue on English Language Acquisition. Egypt: The American University in Cairo.

  • Al-Alami, S., & Khawaja, A. (2011, March). Peer Editing. Proceedings of the 16th Annual International TESOL Arabia Conference (230-238). United Arab Emirates: TESOL Arabia.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2010, July). A Case Study in Using Literary Texts to Enhance Critical Thinking. Proceedings of the 2010 PALA Annual International Conference (1-33). United Kingdom: Poetics and Linguistics Association.

  • Al-Alami, S. (2009, July-August). Literature in EFL/ESL Contexts. Proceedings of the 2009 PALA Annual International Conference (1-24). United Kingdom: Poetics and Linguistics Association.

  • Poetics and Linguistics Association Annual International Conference, Aston University, United Kingdom, July 2025.

  • ALLT Annual International Conference, Zayed University, Dubai, May 2025.

  • Eighth Edition of the International Conference on Education Quality, General Directorate for Identity and Foreign Affairs, Dubai, April 2025.

  • TESOL Annual International Conference, University of Sharjah, April 2025.

  • Annual International Conference on Languages and Linguistics, Athens Institute for Education and Research, Greece, July 2024.
  • Poetics and Linguistics Association Annual International Conference, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom, June 2024.
  • MEU Conference: New Horizons in Language, Literature, and Translation Studies, Middle East University, Jordan, April 2024.
  • ALLT Annual International Conference, Zayed University, Dubai, March 2024.
  • Poetics and Linguistics Association Annual International Conference, University of Bologna, Italy, July 2023.
  • AUE International Research Conference, American University in the Emirates, Dubai, May 2023.
  • ALLT Annual International Conference, Zayed University, Dubai, March 2023.
  • EUMMAS Annual International Conference, Horizon University College, Sharjah, February 2023.
  • Poetics and Linguistics Association Annual International Conference, Aix-Marseille University, France, July 2022.
  • ALLT Annual International Conference, Zayed University, Dubai, March 2022.
  • AILA World Congress of Applied Linguistics, University of Groningen, Holland, August 2021.
  • Excellence, Gifted Education, Innovation, & Creativity in Basic-Higher Education, Ajman University, June 2021.
  • ALLT Annual International Conference, Zayed University, Dubai, March 2021.
  • Annual International IATEFL Conference, Liverpool Conference Centre, United Kingdom, April 2019.
  • ALLT Annual International Conference, Zayed University, Dubai, March 2019.
  • Popular Culture Association Annual International Conference, JW Marriott Hotel, Indianapolis, United States of America, March 2018.
  • Annual International TESOL Kuwait Conference, Gulf University of Science and Technology, Kuwait, February 2019.
  • ALLT Annual International Conference, Zayed University, Dubai, March 2018.
  • West East International Conference on Education and Humanities, Hotel Bernini Bristol, Rome, Italy, November 2017.
  • West East International Conference on Education and Humanities, University of Vienna, Austria, April 2017.
  • Annual International IATEFL Conference, Glasgow Conference Centre, United Kingdom, April 2017.
  • Annual International TESOL Arabia Conference, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Dubai, March 2017.
  • Teaching and Learning English in Higher Education, Calgary University in Doha, Qatar, May 2016.
  • Annual International TESOL Arabia Conference, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dubai, March 2016.
  • Annual International IATEFL Conference, Harrogate Conference Centre, United Kingdom, April 2014.
  • Annual International TESOL Arabia Conference, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dubai, March 2014.
  • Annual International IATEFL Conference, Liverpool Conference Centre, United Kingdom, April 2013.
  • Annual International TESOL Arabia Conference, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dubai, March 2013.
  • Annual International CTELT Conference, Dubai Men’s College, Dubai, November 2012.
  • Annual International IATEFL Conference, Glasgow Conference Centre, United Kingdom, March 2012.
  • Annual International TESOL Arabia Conference, Dubai Women’s College, Dubai, March 2012.
  • Nile TESOL Conference, American University in Cairo, Egypt, January 2012.
  • Annual International CTELT Conference, Dubai Men’s College, Dubai, November 2011.
  • British Association for Applied Linguistics Annual International Conference, Aston University, United Kingdom, July 2011.
  • Annual International TESOL Arabia Conference, JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai, March 2011.
  • Annual International Egypt TESOL Conference, New Heliopolis Sheraton Hotel, Cairo, December 2010.
  • Annual International CTELT Conference, Dubai Men’s College, Dubai, November 2010.
  • Poetics and Linguistics Association Annual International Conference, University of Genoa, Italy, July 2010.
  • Annual International TESOL Arabia Conference, Zayed University, Dubai, March 2010.
  • Nile TESOL Conference, American University in Cairo, Egypt, February 2010.
  • Annual International Egypt TESOL Conference, New Heliopolis Sheraton Hotel, Cairo, November 2009.
  • Poetics and Linguistics Association Annual International Conference, Roosevelt Academy, Holland, July 2009.
  • Biennial MENAWCA Conference, University of United Arab Emirates, Al Ain, February 2009.
  • Annual International Egypt TESOL Conference, New Heliopolis Sheraton Hotel, Cairo, November 2008.
  • Annual International CTELT Conference, Dubai Men’s College, Dubai, November 2008.
  • ALTE International Conference, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, April 2008.
  • AUS International TESOL Conference, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, February 2008.
  • Annual International CTELT Conference, Dubai Men’s College, Dubai, November 2007.
  • Annual International Egypt TESOL Conference, New Heliopolis Sheraton Hotel, Cairo, December 2006.
  • Annual International Egypt TESOL Conference, New Heliopolis Sheraton Hotel, Cairo, December 2005.
  • Annual International TESOL Arabia Conference, Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai, March 2005.
  • Zoghbor, W., Kasem, M.G., & Al-Alami, S. (2024). Proceedings of the 2023 ALLT Annual International Conference. United Arab Emirates: Zayed University.
  • Zoghbor, W., & Al-Alami, S. (2022). Proceedings of the 2021 ALLT Annual International Conference. United Arab Emirates: Zayed University.
  • Zoghbor, W., Shehadeh, A. & Al-Alami, S. (2020). Proceedings of the 2019 ALLT Annual International Conference. United Arab Emirates: Zayed University.
  • Zoghbor, W., Al-Alami, S., & Alexiou, T. (2019). Proceedings of the 2018 ALLT Annual International Conference. United Arab Emirates: Zayed University.
  • Translation and Languages Journal: Associate Editor, 2018 – present.
  • TESOL Arabia Perspectives Magazine: Co-Editor, 2014 – 2017.
  • Abu Rmaileh, S., Elsheikh, A., & Al-Alami, S. (2017). Motivation and Classroom Management: Theory, Practice, and Implications. United Arab Emirates: TESOL Arabia.
  • Zoghbor, W., Coombe, C., Al-Alami, S., & Abu Rmaileh, S. (2017). Proceedings of the 22ndAnnual International TESOL Arabia Conference: Language, Culture, and Communication.
  • Elsheikh, A., Riddlebarger, J., Abu Rmaileh, S., & Al-Alami, S. (2016).Proceedings of the 21stAnnual International TESOL Arabia Conference: Teaching and Learning in the Digital World. United Arab Emirates: TESOL Arabia.
  • Forum for Linguistic Studies, 2024 – present.
  • Communication and Linguistics Studies, 2024 – present.
  • International Journal of Changes in Education, 2024 – present.
  • Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: Gulf Perspectives, 2024 – present.
  • International Journal of Arabic-English Studies, 2021 – present.
  • Journal of Social Sciences, 2021 – 2022.
  • Journal of Studies in Language, Culture and Society, 2018 – present.
  • Arab World English Journal, March 2013 – present.
  • ALLT Annual International Conferences 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, & 2018.
  • IEEE IMETA Annual International Conference 2025 & 2024.
  • TESOL Arabia Conferences 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, & 2013. 
  • The Journal of Studies in Language, Culture, and Society
  •  International Journal of Changes in Education
  • Research Excellence Awards, Al Ghurair University, February 2016.
  • AGU Faculty Award, Al Ghurair University, June 2015.
  • External examiner for seven M.A. theses, University of United Arab Emirates, Al Ain (April 2025, June 2024, November 2023, April 2022, March 2022, June 2020, & May 2020).
  • Member, Poetics and Linguistics Association, United Kingdom, 2022 – present.
  • Member, Association of Professors of English and Translation at Arab Universities, Jordan, 2021 – present.
  • Member, International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL), United Kingdom, 2024 – present.
  • Member, International Association of Applied Linguistics, France, 2020 – present.
  • Member, Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching, United Arab Emirates, 2018 – present.
  • Member, Popular Culture Association, United States of America, 2017 – 2019.
  • Member, Toastmasters International, United States of America, 2014 – present.
  • Member, British Association for Applied Linguistics, United Kingdom, 2009 – 2011.
  • Member, TESOL Arabia, United Arab Emirates, 2005 – 2017.