Tahani Abu Shaban
Tahani Abu Shaaban is a Palestinian who describes herself as a passionate linguist. She joined Pal-Think in 2010 as a fresh graduate and worked as a translator and projects coordinator. While studying for her master's in the United Kingdom she taught English to migrants and refugees. She currently…
|Name|
Tahani Abu Shaaban
| Studies & specialisation |
Master's in translation and interpreting
|Current residence & work|
United Kingdom — translation specialist at the British Library in London
Brief profile|
Tahani Abu Shaaban is a Palestinian who describes herself as a passionate linguist. She joined Pal-Think in 2010 as a fresh graduate and worked as a translator and projects coordinator. While studying for her master's in the United Kingdom she taught English to migrants and refugees. She currently works at the British Library, a leading centre of research, culture, and heritage, on a project that aims to make the cultural and historical heritage of the Arabian Gulf and the wider region digitally available to researchers and to anyone interested in the Arab and Islamic cultural heritage of the Gulf.
|A word you want to say to Pal-Think|
Pal-Think was the first step in my career and perhaps in my understanding of society's issues. My work experience at Pal-Think illuminated my thinking: it gave me the chance to meet people from all walks of life, sit with researchers and writers, engage with foreign delegations, take part in projects supporting emerging organisations, and meet young people of different ages and backgrounds to discuss social and political issues. Keep speaking to young people, giving them opportunities, and believing in them. I hope Pal-Think becomes the leading local and regional think tank it has always aspired to be.