Reported on: 2026-09-02

The PG & Research Department of Arabic, Farook College (Autonomous) in collaboration with the National Association for Arabic Language, India (NAFAL) organized a National Workshop on "New Frontiers in Research" on 02 September 2026 (Wednesday) at 10:30 AM at Parisons Hall, Farook College (Autonomous).

The workshop was formally inaugurated by Prof. P. Muhammad Kuttassery, Eminent Scholar and Writer, who delivered the Inaugural Address. On the occasion, he also released Majallath Al-Sabah, the department journal. Prof. (Dr.) K. A. Aysha Swapna, Principal, Farook College, Calicut, delivered the Principal’s Address and emphasized the importance of quality research and academic publishing. Dr. Parvez Ahmed Nakwa, International Ambassador, Regional CSR Network, Asia Region, released the new Textbooks prepared by Dr. Sageerali T.P & Dr. Muhammed Abid U.P. Prof. (Dr.) K. A. Aysha Swapna released the Translated Books Dr. Muhammed Abid U.P.

The workshop commenced with Qira’at by Fathima Rasha, UG. Dr. Abdul Majeed T., Assistant Professor, PG & Research Department of Arabic, welcomed the gathering. Dr. Muhammed Abid U.P., Head, PG & Research Department of Arabic, delivered the Presidential Address and introduced the workshop, highlighting the need to reorient Arabic research towards contemporary global challenges and new academic horizons.

Dr. Parvez Ahmed Nakwa delivered the Keynote Address on the workshop theme. Lt. Dr. A. T. Abdul Jabbar, Syndicate Member, University of Calicut, delivered the Special Address. The National Association for Arabic Language, India was introduced by Prof. (Dr.) Shaikh Muhammed, Chairman, NAFAL and Mr. Noufal Madeeni, Vice Chairman, NAFAL. The inaugural session concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Dr. Sageerali T.P.

The technical session was chaired by Dr. Abbas K.P., Assistant Professor, PG & Research Department of Arabic. The main presentation on "New Frontiers in Research" was delivered by Dr. Parvez Ahmed Nakwa. In his talk, he explained new research paradigms, funding opportunities, international collaborations and the scope of interdisciplinary and socially relevant research in Arabic studies.

The presentation was followed by an interactive discussion led by Mr. Muhammed Thwayyib Sullami, Assistant Secretary, NAFAL, Dr. Abdul Jaleel M., Associate Professor, PG & Research Department of Arabic, and Mr. Ummer T.T., Assistant Professor, PG & Research Department of Arabic.