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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.

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About Miqyas Al Dhad

Miqyas Al Dhad is an innovative framework designed to improve the literacy skills of K-12 Arabic
speakers across the Arab world. It will provide a universal unit of measurement for the Arabic language,
assessing both text complexity and student reading ability. The scale is scientifically based and

developed by a team of psychometricians, researchers, and educators with extensive experience and
an understanding of the unique context of the Arab world, including its various dialects and cultural
nuances.

For more information, visit https://www.miqyasaldhad.com/

About Alef Education

Founded in 2016, Alef Education (ALEFEDT) is an award-winning AI-powered learning solutions

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