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Press Release

Miqyas Al Dhad Holds Second Advisory Board Meeting with Regional and

International Participation

Abu Dhabi, 29 April 2025: The Advisory Board of Miqyas Al Dhad convened its second virtual
meeting in Abu Dhabi, bringing together dignitaries and representatives from educational
institutions across the Arab world. During the meeting, the developments and strategic direction
of the Miqyas Al Dhad programme were discussed.

Currently under development, Miqyas Al Dhad is an innovative scale, which has been designed
to advance Arabic literacy among students between grades 1 and 12. The programme is set to
officially launch in Q3 2025, with the support of education ministries from across the Arab world.
The initiative encompasses a universal framework that measures Arabic proficiency, accurately
assessing the complexity of texts and the reading level of students, aligning them on the same
scale.

The meeting witnessed the participation of representatives from Ministries of Education of the
UAE, Iraq, Jordan, Egypt, and Morocco, along with Tatweer Co. for Educational Services ‘Talemia’
from Saudi Arabia, Al-Azhar Al-Sharif from Egypt, and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) as an observer.

Dr. Aisha Al Yammahi, Strategic Advisor at Alef Education, opened the meeting with a keynote
address, highlighting the significance of mutual commitment in supporting impactful initiatives,
which can be beneficial for future generations, and help tackle prevalent challenges in reading
and comprehension of Arabic. Dr. Al Yammahi further emphasized the significant development
made by Miqyas Al Dhad in promoting literacy across the Arab world, becoming a part of a wider
ecosystem aligned with national education strategies and initiatives across the Arab world.

During the meeting, an overview of the programme’s progress and strategic roadmap was
presented, along with further developmental strategies. Mr. Eyad Darawsheh, General Manager
of Miqyas Al Dhad, showcased the achievements of the programme, further highlighting the
significant progress attained until date. He further stated that the project is projected to be
completed by the third quarter of this year.