Learning Arabic for Business & Careers

arabic screnary
arabic screnary

Arabic is a language that is spoken natively in 22 countries. These countries make the Arab World. You can travel in all these countries and use (Standard Arabic) and will be understood well and communicate with people all over the area. This fact is very unique. You cannot find any 22 countries in the world that speak the same native language, share the same history, and most of them share the same religion.

Arabic is learnt as a second language all over the world as the liturgical language of Islam. It is the language of the Holy Quran. To read, understand the religion and the Quranic verses you need to learn Classical and Standard Arabic.


Many people learn the language to learn about the cradle of human civilisation and the main three religions in the world. The Arab World is extremely rich with archaeological site, historical events, religious sites and has a wealth of artistic, cultural, and human heritage that makes it very important to learn the language of the area and to explore it.

Islamic culture
Islamic culture


Arabic is a gate to the Arabic and Islamic culture. Learning Arabic is as learning other languages, it enables learners of the language to step into the mind of the native-speakers of the language and the culture of the language.


Learning Arabic will give more global and intercultural understanding. From our experience, we have seen major changes in the vision and the insights of learners of the language and culture. Learning Arabic and being exposed to its culture will put many concepts in their proper context.


Arabic is spoken natively by over 300 million people in the Arab world and by many minorities all over the world. It is the fifth commonly spoken language in the world. It is also the official language of the United Nations, the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Conference, and the African Union.

In the West, nowadays, there is a great demand for speakers of Arabic. There are many official incentives and many excellent job opportunities for those who speak it in many fields such as journalism, trade, industry, education, finance and banking, translation and interpretation, consulting, foreign service and many other areas.

Within the next decade, job openings in the U.S. for multilingual employees are set to increase by over 40%, making it easy to see that learning a foreign language is more beneficial—and profitable—than ever before.

Although Arabic is one of the most difficult languages to learn, it provides vast career options closely followed by hefty monetary compensation. So while debating the worth of each new prospective language to add to your repertoire, factor in these five reasons for why Arabic may be your best choice for business success:

arabic economy
arabic economy

1.Rapid economic growth and booming business in the UAE.

Dubai and Abu Dhabi are both part of the UAE (United Arab Emirates) and are examples of quickly growing economies and cities which are becoming global financial hubs. You may be under the impression that if you work in the UAE you’ll have to be involved in the oil industry, but you’ll be surprised to discover that this need not be the case.

Although oil does account for some of the economic growth and wealth of opportunities in the UAE, for places like Dubai it really only makes up around 10% of revenue. In fact, a lot of revenue in the UAE is derived from other booming businesses such as tourism and trade. Learning Arabic will help you to take advantage of these different opportunities whether you’re interested in the oil business, the vacation industry, or the international exchange market.

Arabic speakers
Arabic speakers

2.High demand for Arabic speakers in the West.

With economies in the Middle-East experiencing such swift growth, there is a high demand in the West for people fluent in Arabic. This, coupled with the current low supply of Arabic speakers, means that if you learn Arabic your value as a hirable asset will drastically increase!

The possible career choices for Arabic speakers in the West can range from interpreting to intelligence work. And the pay isn’t half bad either; you can work as a translator or interpreter at a starting salary of around $45,000 and in other fields your pay can reach as high as $200,000. Of course, the higher end salaries go to Arabic speakers willing to work in war zones, so take into account whether or not it’s worth it to put yourself in danger for the high pay.

Arabic skills
Arabic skills

3.Using your Arabic skills in countries around the world.

Arabic is the 5th most commonly spoken the language in the world and the official language for over 20 countries. Arabic’s usage isn’t solely limited to the Middle East; countries such as Egypt, Morocco, and Libya in North Africa use Arabic as a primary language as well. You can’t go wrong with having so many options when it comes to places where you can apply your language skills.

Another plus is that with so many countries using Arabic as the native language, travel and business is made that much easier. You can travel and do business in any of the 22 countries where Arabic is used in some form or another and you’re sure to be understood!

Middle East’s high export and import
Middle East’s high export and import

4.The Middle East’s high export and import rates.

The Middle East distributes more oil than any other region in the world, but is also known for many of its other exports including auto parts, iron, minerals, and food products. Communicate in Arabic to gain the upper hand amongst the Middle East’s export business community.

If you’d rather not relocate from the States, there are still large export markets to take advantage of – the main one being the beef industry. Egypt is the USA’s largest importer out of all the Arabic-speaking nations, and the #1 contributor to the Middle East’s $300 million beef industry. Build connections with agencies and companies abroad, and earn respect while doing so by speaking in their language.

ESL teachers in the Middle East
ESL teachers in the Middle East

5.Great benefits for ESL teachers in the Middle East.

Perhaps teaching is your profession of choice and you’re curious as to whether or not you can benefit from learning Arabic and moving to the Middle East as a teacher. The answer to your ponderings is a resounding, “yes!” as ESL teaching in the Middle East comes with lots of benefits.

Once again, our focus returns to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. ESL jobs in these two cities are the highest paying in the world with experienced and qualified teachers earning up to $4,000 per month. If this doesn’t sound enticing to you, also consider that salaries in the UAE are tax free and many teaching jobs offer nice yearly bonuses which can sometimes come in the form of tickets home to visit family.

At this point, you probably can’t wait to hop on that plane and head to the Middle East so you can take advantage of the many opportunities this area of the world has to offer. But before you do, remember that learning Arabic is hugely essential to a successful working career in Arabic speaking nations.