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10/13/25, 9:51 AM Miqyas Al Dhad partners with Sharjah Private Education Authority to advance Arabic language skills in schools
from both entities. The signing took place in conjunction with the 4th International Forum for Arabic
Language Teachers, which took place from October 4 to 7, under the theme ‘Building and Advancing’.

The agreement seeks to enhance students’ reading proficiency in Sharjah through the phased
implementation of the Miqyas Al Dhad scale – the first comprehensive Arabic framework designed to

assess text complexity and evaluate reading skills using precise scientific methodologies and innovative
digital tools. The partnership also includes the execution of a large‐scale study to assess reading
proficiency, identify learning gaps, and improve students' reading abilities, all of which are expected to
have a positive impact on the quality of education and its outcomes.

H.E. Ali Al Hosani, Director General of the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA), emphasised that
the agreement with Miqyas Al Dhad reflects the Authority’s unwavering commitment to adopting
scientific approaches and pioneering initiatives that enhance Arabic language education across the
Emirate. “The partnership aims to strengthen the reading proficiency of students based on clear
standards and rigorous frameworks. Working with specialised partners in assessment and evaluation

marks a significant step toward improving the quality of learning outcomes and enhancing the
performance of both students and teachers,” H.E. added.

Dr. Aishah Al Yammahi, Board Member of Miqyas Al Dhad, said, “Our partnership with the Sharjah
Private Education Authority underscores our commitment to fostering strong stakeholder partnerships

that drive forward national priorities, such as the advancement of Arabic language education. This will be
achieved through the implementation of a precise standards-based ecosystem which is a critical
foundation for enhancing reading proficiency. With this step, we lay the groundwork for a pioneering
national model in Arabic language education that honours the language’s vital role in cultivating

knowledge and reinforcing cultural identity.”

Eyad Darawsheh, General Manager of Miqyas Al Dhad, said, “The 4th International Forum for Arabic
Language Teachers served as a dynamic platform to present the latest innovative solutions in learning
the Arabic language. As a result, it represented a prime opportunity to introduce Miqyas Al Dhad as the

first Arabic comprehensive framework and standard for assessing text complexity and reading
proficiency among native Arabic learners. By categorising texts based on linguistic and cognitive
complexity, and delivering precise evaluations of reading abilities, Miqyas Al Dhad will promote improved
learning outcomes and empower educators through data-driven approaches.”

Additionally, Darawsheh emphasised that the collaboration with the Sharjah Private Education Authority

symbolises a shared commitment to coordinating efforts towards enhancing Arabic language using
standardised tools that elevate educational outcomes, empower teachers, and strengthen the status of
the language among its speakers.

During the forum, the Miqyas Al Dhad team participated in a virtual session titled ‘Miqyas Al Dhad:

Teaching Arabic Through Reading Standards’, led by Eyad Darawsheh. The session explored the

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