Jobs
Currently: cultural advisor to the Ministry of Culture and Youth
Previously:
Adjunct professor in teaching Arabic heritage at the American University of Sharjah (AUS)2010-2013
Memberships:
Member of the Emirates Writers Union
Member of Culture and Science Symposium
Member of the Emirates Coaches Association
Member of the Arab Writers Union
Translator
Coach
Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts and English Language Education and Linguistics from the United Arab Emirates University 1986
Bachelor of Law from Beirut Arab University 1992
MA in International Education Policy and Administration - The British University in Dubai - University of Birmingham 2008
Doctorate in Education, specializing in educational leadership and international education policy, from the British University in Dubai, University of Glasgow -2020
Publications:
(11) Short stories - (4 novels) - (11 theatrical texts) - cultural articles
Activities
A lecturer in various cultural fields
TV and radio Scriptwriter
Writer in the field of child and school theatre
Received several awards in writing for the theatre,short story and novels.
Most notably, the Emirati Creativity Award (novel until the end of the month) at the 2016 Sharjah International Book Fair
Won a set of prizes of H.H Sheikh Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi Playwriting Competition in Sharjah.
Member of several committees for judging literary works in the country.
Weekly Articles
- Al Khaleej Newspaper – Kul Al Usra Magazine.
Social Media Addresses:
Twitter: @basemayounes
Instagram: basemayounes2
LinkedIn: basemayounes
Facebook: Basima Younes
e-mail :
Basema.younes@gmail.com
