PROFESSOR OF ARABIC LITERATURE
DEPT. OF ARABIC LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
ARABIC LITERARY STUDIES, COMPARATIVE LITERATURE, ISLAMIC LITERATURE, QUALITY MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, INTERNATIONALIZATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Rahmah is a distinguished Senior Professor of Arabic Literature at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), where she has held various academic and administrative roles. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Al Azhar in Egypt, a Master's from the University of Jordan, and a PhD from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London.
Her notable career includes serving as the Director of Education Malaysia Division at the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia from April 2019 to May 2020, where she significantly contributed to the internationalization of Malaysian higher education, drafting four policy papers and implementing 43 national initiatives. At IIUM, she was the Deputy Rector for Research and Innovation (July 2017-August
more...Rahmah is a distinguished Senior Professor of Arabic Literature at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), where she has held various academic and administrative roles. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Al Azhar in Egypt, a Master's from the University of Jordan, and a PhD from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London.
Her notable career includes serving as the Director of Education Malaysia Division at the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia from April 2019 to May 2020, where she significantly contributed to the internationalization of Malaysian higher education, drafting four policy papers and implementing 43 national initiatives. At IIUM, she was the Deputy Rector for Research and Innovation (July 2017-August 2018), playing a key role in the university's transformation and research landscape. She has also been Dean, Director, and Deputy Dean in various departments at IIUM.
Rahmah has earned 30 international and national awards for her academic, research, and innovation excellence, including multiple awards in 2023 such as the IIUM Murabbi Award, IIUM Insan Sejahtera Award 2023, and AHAS KIRKHS Leadership Award. She has won numerous awards for her contributions to e-learning and innovation, reflecting her commitment to academic excellence and innovation.
An active researcher, Rahmah has completed 38 research projects, received 9 international grants, and supervised 20 postgraduate students. She holds 5 Intellectual Properties and has prolifically published, with 30 books and over 130 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Her influence extends to serving on several international journal editorial boards, further highlighting her expertise in literary studies and education.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. Arabic and Malay Literary Studies, 2001- SOAS University of London, London, U.K.
M.A. Arabic Language And Literature, 1997- University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
B.A. Arabic Language, Literature And Islamic Studies, 1991- Al Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
ADMINISTRATIVE QUALIFICATIONS:
February 2014 - Lead Auditor RABSQA- SIRIM for ISO 9001: 2015
January 2014 - Internal Auditor for ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System