Almasdar S.C. specializes in offering comprehensive advisory services encompassing various aspects of Arabic culture alongside translation services in Arabic, Polish, and English. Our core mission is to assist Polish enterprises in navigating and thriving within Arab markets while fostering stronger Polish-Arab trade relations.
At Almasdar, our operations are structured around three fundamental pillars:
- Business: We provide tailored support to Polish companies seeking entry into Arab markets, as well as to Arab businesses aiming to establish a presence in the Polish market.
- Language: Our expertise extends to providing proficient oral and written translation services in Polish, Arabic, and English, ensuring seamless communication across linguistic barriers.
- Travel: With our specialized knowledge and experience, we organize bespoke business trips to Arab countries and cater to the needs of Arabic-speaking tourist groups visiting Poland.
As Arabists fluent in Arabic, we possess unique insights into the intricacies of Arab culture, business practices, and mindset, offering a level of understanding that sets us apart. Serving as a bridge between cultural spheres, our aim is reflected in the Arabic meaning of our name, “Almasdar,” signifying “source.” We aspire to be a wellspring of inspiration and empowerment for Polish entrepreneurs venturing into the expansive realm of Arab markets.
Established in 2021 by two Arabists educated at the Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Warsaw, Almasdar initially operated within the pre-incubation program under UWRC – the University of Warsaw’s special purpose vehicle. Recognizing the resonance of our services within a distinct market niche and their alignment with the genuine needs of Polish companies, we transitioned Almasdar into a private partnership company in 2022.
With our expertise, dedication, and commitment to excellence, we stand poised to facilitate the success of Polish enterprises in the dynamic landscape of Arab markets.
Due to our knowledge, experience, and education, we focus on the markets of Arab countries associated with the League of Arab States, which includes: Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Yemen, Jordan, Qatar, Comoros, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Palestine, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Our team
Dominik Masełbas, president of Almasdar
He holds a Master’s degree in Arabic and Islamic Studies from the Faculty of Oriental Studies at the University of Warsaw. He also studied at Cairo University as a scholarship holder. For three years, he was the vice-chairman of the Arabic Studies Student Research Group at the University of Warsaw. At that time, the Research Group won a distinction in the prestigious StRuNa competition.
Having worked as a tour leader, he made numerous trips to Arab, Muslim, and African countries, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Lebanon, Madagascar, Morocco, Namibia, Oman, Tanzania, Tunisia, and the United Arab Emirates.
His interests are focused on international relations in Africa and the Middle East and the contemporary history of Arab states. In addition to his native Polish, he also speaks Arabic and English. He got to know the Cairene dialect when he was a child, having been raised in Egypt for ten years.
Zuzanna Nabulssi-Masełbas, vice president of Almasdar
Ph.D. student at the Faculty of Oriental Studies of the University of Warsaw. She graduated with honors from the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies at the University of Warsaw. She also completed partial studies at Cairo University. For three years, she was the president of the Arabic Studies Student Research Group at the University of Warsaw, which at that time won awards and distinctions in the StRuNa competition under the patronage of the Minister of Science and Higher Education.
She has taught Arabic for students of internal security and Border Guard officers at the University of Opole. Working as a tour leader, she had the opportunity to make numerous trips to Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
She is fluent in Polish, Arabic, English, and Spanish. She is interested in cognitive linguistics and the dialectology of the Arabic language.
Maciej Krasnopolski, intercultural communication consultant
Arabist, Europeanist, holder of a Master’s degree in International Relations. He was educated at the Faculty of Oriental Studies and the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Warsaw. He also studied at Cairo University as a scholarship holder.
For five years, he was a member of the Arabic Studies Student Research Group at the University of Warsaw. In the years 2020-2021, he served as a treasurer for the organization. He was part of the research project in the Royal Institute of Amazigh Culture in Rabat, Morocco.
He speaks Polish, English, and Arabic. He is interested in the contemporary social, political and economic situation in the Middle East and North Africa.
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