Arabic for those who lead in the Gulf.
One-to-one coaching for CEOs and senior leaders preparing to live and work in the Gulf. Twelve focused sessions with Shafqat Bashir — enough to understand, and to be understood.
This is not a language class. It is a private engagement for leaders who need to walk into a Gulf boardroom — already understood.
Syed Shafqat Bashir
Before he taught a single lesson, Shafqat Bashir spent over a decade living and working across the Gulf. A commerce graduate of the University of Karachi, he built his career in the region — years with Coca-Cola in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, then as an Operations Manager at Standard Chartered Bank.
That is the difference. He has sat in the meetings, navigated the culture, and done business in Arabic-speaking environments himself. Since 2012 he has taught Arabic full time, one to one — taking complete beginners and non-native speakers to real spoken confidence for work, business and travel.
His method is built on Modern Standard Arabic with a strong emphasis on practical, spoken Arabic. No grammar overload — real conversations, everyday vocabulary, and step-by-step speaking practice that moves you from beginner to holding your own. Today he teaches students worldwide, one to one, over Zoom.
“My goal is to make Arabic simple, practical, and enjoyable. With the right guidance and consistent practice, anyone can learn to speak Arabic with confidence.”
Syed Shafqat Bashir
Built for the people at the top.
If Arabic is about to matter to your work in the Gulf, this is for you. If it isn't yet, it will be.
CEOs & founders
Leading a business with interests across the Gulf.
Senior managers
Directors and VPs posted to a GCC office.
Relocating professionals
Moving to the Gulf and wanting to arrive ready.
GCC dealmakers
Doing business across the region, often.
What you'll actually be able to do.
Understand what's being said around you.
Hold a real conversation — not just greetings.
Make yourself understood, with confidence.
Read the room — culturally, not just linguistically.
Twelve sessions. Nothing wasted.
A private curriculum, paced to you. Each session builds on the last — from the script and sounds to real conversation you can use in a Gulf setting.
Four steps. From enquiry to fluency in the room.
Enquire
Tell us who you are and where you're headed.
Private consultation
A short call to understand your goal and timeline.
Twelve 1:1 sessions
Two to three a week, scheduled around you.
Arrive ready
Walk into the Gulf already understood.
Trusted by leaders who don't waste time.
I walked into my first meeting in Riyadh and understood the room. That changed everything.
Twelve sessions, and I could hold a conversation. Shafqat teaches like he respects your time.
Discreet, precise, and genuinely effective. Worth every minute.
Request a place.
Places are limited and taken one at a time. Share a few details and Shafqat will be in touch personally to discuss fit and availability.
Every enquiry is read and answered by Shafqat personally. Your details are kept private.