Page 31 - ALEF EDUCATION PR RPEORT APRIL 2025

4/30/25, 11:04 AM Miqyas Al Dhad Holds Second Advisory Board Meeting with Regional and International Participation - Middle East News 247

Miqyas Al Dhad Holds Second Advisory Board Meeting with

Regional and International Participation

By PR News Desk 29/04/2025

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

https://menews247.com/miqyas-al-dhad-holds-second-advisory-board-meeting-with-regional-and-international-participation/ 1/2