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Press Release

Miqyas Al Dhad Highlights Role of Arabic Reading Scale in Advancing Literacy
at Sharjah International Education Summit

Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 10, 2025: Miqyas Al Dhad, a strategic collaboration between Alef
Education and MetaMetrics®, underscored the significance of structured linguistic
frameworks and the integration of technology in advancing Arabic literacy at the fourth

edition of the Sharjah International Summit on Improvement in Education.

Miqyas Al Dhad was also recognized with an award in the esteemed presence of HE Dr.
Muhadditha Al Hashimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Private Education Authority and President
of Sharjah Education Academy. This accolade highlights Miqyas Al Dhad’s instrumental role
as a Knowledge Partner in Arabic language education, reinforcing its contributions to
enhancing Arabic literacy in the UAE and across the region.

Eyad Darawsheh, General Manager of Miqyas al Dhad, said, “We are honoured to participate
in the Sharjah International Summit on Improvement in Education as it provided a valuable
platform to showcase our innovative framework aimed at enhancing literacy skills for Arabic
speakers across the Arab world. Receiving the award at the summit is a testament to our
unwavering commitment to advancing educational standards and harnessing technology to
support the development of the Arabic language. At Miqyas al Dhad, we remain dedicated to
leveraging our expertise to drive transformative progress in Arabic language learning and
educational advancement.”

As part of its participation, Dr. Hanan Khalifa, Chief Academic Officer of Miqyas al Dhad,
presented a session titled ‘Standards, Frameworks, and Scales in Arabic Language Education.’
The session emphasised the role of structured frameworks and proficiency scales in shaping
curriculum design, assessment strategies, and instructional practices. Participants gained
insights into how these frameworks support a cohesive and structured approach to language
learning, ensuring alignment with global best practices while addressing the unique needs of
Arabic learners.

Furthering the conversation on transformative literacy solutions, Eyad Darawsheh presented
a session titled ‘Miqyas Al Dhad: Ambition of a Nation, Future of a Generation.’ This session
explored how the innovative reading scale is shaping the future of Arabic literacy through
data-driven assessment tools and cutting-edge learning solutions.

Additionally, Eyad participated in two separate sessions themed, ‘The Future of Arabic:
Collaboration for Excellence,’ and ‘Revolutionizing Assessment: Data-Driven Insights for
Future Learning.’ These sessions highlighted the power of collaboration, research, and
technology in redefining Arabic language education and assessment.