Mr. Omar Ahermouch

Chair, Department of Academic Foundations

  • MS, English-Arabic Translation and Interpreting, Heriot-Watt University, 2008
  • BA, English Literature, University of Ibn Zohr, 1995

Mr. Omar Ahermouch has over 25 years’ experience in school and higher education, emphasizing language education, English, translation, and academic skills. Most recently at Zayed University, Mr. Ahermouch taught various courses to support students as they develop their academic skills. Also on faculties in Saudi Arabia and Scotland, he has been an innovative educator who has focused on bilingual education. 

Recent Publications

    • Biygautane, M., Ahermouch, O. & Amri, K. (2022). When public and private values collide: Why did the PPP model for Enfidha airport in Tunisia fail? in Clegg, S., Sankaran, S., Ke, Y., & Mangioni, V. (eds.), Infrastructure Development: A Critical International Perspective on Value in Public-Private Partnerships, Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing.
    • Biygautane, M., & Jarrar, Y., Ahermouch, O. (2022). Airport infrastructure development in the Middle East via the PPP route: Lessons from Alia Airport in Jordan. in Clegg, S., Sankaran, S., Ke, Y., & Mangioni, V. (eds.), Infrastructure Development: A Critical International Perspective on Value in Public-Private Partnerships, Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing.
    • Biygautane, M. & Ahermouch, O. (2018). The Mismatch between Institutional and Educational Systems and Entrepreneurship Requirements: Lessons and Recommendations for the GCC States, in Clerc, P., Guerraoui, D., & Richet, X. (eds.), La Nouvelle Economie Mondiale Transformations Structurelles, Impacts et Réponses des Acteurs Comparaisons Internationales. Paris: L’Harmattan, 131-148.

Mr. Omar Ahermouch​

Chair, Department of Academic Foundations