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this name was derived from the passion of the educational community including mothers, fathers,
teachers, and students for the Arabic language. She stated, "// The letter 'Sheen' signifies inclusivity
in caring for and meeting the needs of Arabic language learners. The letter 'Ghayn' refers to instilling
a sense of belonging, loyalty, and commitment to the values and traditions represented by the
Arabic language. As for the letter 'Fa’,' it represents the diverse arts and contemporary tools with
references from dictionaries and sources, deepened by research and scientific studies to sustain
the love for the Arabic language. //"

The Chairperson of the Sharjah Private Education Authority highlighted in her speech a number of
achievements made by the authority in the field of the Arabic language during the recent period.
Among these achievements were the results of the standardized Arabic language proficiency tests
"TALA" for native speakers, which assess progress in reading comprehension and writing skills.
Students in Sharjah's private schools in the academic year 2023-2024 achieved levels above
average in all educational stages.

Al Hashemi concluded her speech by announcing the launch of the digital Arabic language library
initiative, as an extension of the "Read you are in Sharjah" campaign initiated by Sheikha Bodour
bint Sultan Al Qasimi. She also announced the authority's launch of an exceptional award named
the "Arabic Language Gem" within the 29th edition of the Sharjah Award for Educational Excellence.
This award, competed for by all government and private schools in the country, aims to enhance
the Arabic language and empower the entire educational community to possess Arabic language
skills and apply them in the fields of science and life.

His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and the attendees witnessed a visual presentation titled "Our
Roots Will Remain" that highlighted the efforts of the authority in the fields of teaching and learning
the Arabic language, along with excerpts from His Highness's words emphasizing the importance of
the Arabic language and the necessity of caring for it.

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