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Alef Education Delivers Strong Financial Performance in H1 2025 with Steady Revenue Growth and a 75% EBITDA Margin, Accelerating Innovation and Growth
Alef Education Delivers Strong Financial Performance in H1 2025 with Steady Revenue Growth and a 75% EBITDA Margin, Accelerating Innovation and Growth

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time31-07-2025

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Alef Education Delivers Strong Financial Performance in H1 2025 with Steady Revenue Growth and a 75% EBITDA Margin, Accelerating Innovation and Growth

H1 2025 Revenues up 1% Year-on-Year YoY to AED 357.3M, driven by steady core UAE portfolio, new contract wins and growth outside ADEK. H1 2025 EBITDA up 3% YoY to AED 267.9M, with an improved 75% margin (+100 basis points) on disciplined cost management; H1 2025 Net Profit similarly up 3% YoY to AED 232.3M with a 65% margin (+100 basis points). AED 497.1 million cash and zero debt as of 30 June 2025, underpinning disciplined global expansion and attractive shareholder returns. A guaranteed dividend payout of AED 135 million for FY 2025 to be paid in two equal installments, AED 67.5 million interim dividend approved for payout in August 2025, implying an interim dividend per share of ~ 5 Fils. Miqyas Al Dhad reaches 87% completion, on track for launch in Q4 2025. Successful Field Test Survey results sparking strong interest and 7 MOUs signed. Collaborations with Microsoft and Core42 to boost AI and sovereign-cloud capabilities. Abu Dhabi, UAE –July 2025: Alef Education Holding Plc (the 'Company' or 'Alef Education' or 'ADX: ALEFEDT'), an award-winning AI-powered learning solutions provider redefining the educational experience for K-12 students, based in Abu Dhabi, today announced its financial results for the six-month period ending 30 June 2025 ('H1 2025'), marking the Company's first full year as a listed entity and its fifth earnings release since listing on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange ('ADX') in June 2024. Alef Education continues to deliver strong results in H1 2025 with revenues reaching AED 357.3 million, maintaining a strong EBITDA margin of 75% on the back of continued cost optimization initiatives. Supported by prudent cashflow generation and an attractive dividend profile, Alef Education continues to embark on a disciplined growth strategy, accelerated by value accretive global partnerships and collaborations. Geoffrey Alphonso, Chief Executive Officer of Alef Education, stated: 'The first half of 2025 balanced expansion and profitability for Alef Education. We advanced on growing our presence internationally while delivering a market-leading 75 % EBITDA margin. Recent milestones like the imminent Miqyas Al Dhad progress and high-level ministerial engagements in Indonesia and Senegal demonstrate how Alef Education is redefining K-12 learning. With a debt-free balance sheet and a transparent dividend commitment, we continue to invest in the next wave of digital education for students and shareholders alike.' Stable H1 2025 Growth Backed by Leading Margins & Strong Cash Flow Alef Education reported solid financial performance during the first half of 2025, supported by the continued strength of its long-term partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK') and expanding traction across both UAE and international markets. H1 2025 Revenue increased 1% YoY to AED 357.3 million, primarily driven by stable contributions from the core UAE portfolio alongside robust growth in other business and government contracts outside of ADEK. Through disciplined cost management and operational optimization, H1 2025 EBITDA rose 3% YoY to AED 267.9 million, resulting in a market-leading 75% margin, a 100-basis points expansion compared to the prior year. H1 2025 Net profit increased 3% YoY to AED 232.3 million, reflecting a 100-basis point expansion in margin to 65%. Maintaining its focus on profitability and cash efficiency, Alef Education generated healthy free cash flow. As of 30 June 2025, the Company held AED 497.1 million in cash with zero debt and effective working capital management, providing a robust platform to fund disciplined global expansion while sustaining attractive shareholder returns and dividend yield. Reliable and Attractive Dividend Policy: Beyond driving growth, Alef Education's strong financial foundation and guaranteed ADEK payments enable the Company to deliver sustained value to shareholders through a transparent and robust dividend policy. In line with its IPO commitment, Alef Education guarantees a minimum annual dividend payout of AED 135 million to its 20% free-float investors for FY2025, distributed semi-annually. The 2025 dividend will be paid in two equal installments; AED 67.5 million interim dividend approved for payout in August 2025 and the second installment of AED 67.5 million will be paid in April 2026. Looking ahead, the Board intends to distribute approximately 90% of annual profits. A debt-free balance sheet, healthy cash flows and recent inclusion in the MSCI UAE Small Cap Index underpin management's confidence in the sustainability of these payouts. A Core UAE Foundation Supported by International Portfolio Growth: While the ADEK contract constitutes the core of Alef Education's business, the Company is actively pursuing an opportunistic global growth strategy, particularly considering high-margin and value accretive opportunities. To support its goals of geographic expansion, revenue diversification, and customer and product portfolio growth, Alef Education generated > AED 300 million high value leads across both public and private sectors in the MENA region and internationally during H1 2025. Building on its strategy to deepen public-sector collaborations, Alef Education entered several new markets in H1 2025. Early in the year, the Company expanded into Morocco in support of the Education Reform Plan 2022–2026 and made substantial progress on its MOU with Nahdet Misr to collaborate across the GCC, Levant and North Africa. It also enhanced its presence in Indonesia, aligning with national digital-education objectives through high-level ministerial discussions aimed at securing long-term partnerships and monetization. Most recently, following ongoing talks with the Senegalese government, a high-level Senegalese delegation visited Alef Education's Abu Dhabi headquarters in May 2025 to explore long-term digital-education cooperation. Miqyas Al Dhad Readiness for Launch in Q4 2025: Miqyas Al Dhad , the region's first Arabic reading scale aimed at advancing Arabic Reading proficiency for Grades 1–12 Arabic speakers, is now 87% complete and set to launch in Q4 2025. Developed in collaboration with Arab countries' Education ministries, the initiative supports Alef Education's growth strategy by creating new, sustainable revenue streams in Arabic language proficiency. In H1 2025, a Field Test Survey (FTS') involving 110K students across 204 schools in 70 cities across 9 countries was successfully completed. Early results demonstrate strong demand for Miqyas Al Dhad: findings have been shared with 12 government bodies, and 7 MOUs have been signed with major publishing and assessment firms. Supported by targeted brand-building efforts, like conference presentations, thought-leadership campaigns and focused media outreach, Miqyas Al Dhad is gaining significant momentum as a landmark Arabic-literacy initiative. Strategic Alliances and Global Recognition Accelerate International Footprint: In H1 2025, Alef Education strengthened its reputation as a trusted global leader in AI-powered K-12 learning through a series of high-profile collaborations. In May 2025, the Company entered a landmark alliance with Microsoft and Core42, G42's sovereign-cloud and AI-infrastructure arm. By combining Microsoft's global cloud platform with Core42's sovereign-cloud capabilities, Alef Education is positioned to accelerate growth, deliver cutting-edge AI-driven learning experiences, and unlock regional and international expansion opportunities. Additionally, Alef Education has gained significant regional recognition with the recent wins of two new awards for Innovation and Leadership at the MEA Business Achievement Awards ceremony held in Dubai in June 2025. Alef AI Tutor won the Ground-Breaking Products/Services award in Education & Learning, while CEO Geoffrey Alphonso received the Outstanding Leadership accolade in the HR, Training & Education category. The Company's innovations were also spotlighted in the global Reuters Vision 2045 documentary series, which showcased how Alef Education is transforming the global education landscape through its innovative AI-driven solutions and initiatives. Outlook: Alef Education heads into the rest of 2025 on solid ground. Long-term UAE government contracts, new collaborations such as the one with Microsoft and Core42, and rising interest from markets like Senegal, Indonesia, and Morocco are set to keep momentum strong. The Company's financial outlook remains unchanged from what was disclosed in Q1 2025. Revenue is expected to witness 3-4% growth in FY 2025 YoY. Consistent with its seasonal billing cycle, where the start of the academic year in September drives the bulk of annual revenue growth, H2 is typically expected to generate higher revenue. EBITDA for the year is expected to increase by 8-9%, generating a higher margin of 70% backed by strict cost optimization efforts coupled with revenue growth. Similarly, Net Profit is expected to increase by 6-7% resulting in a strong and consistent margin of over 60%. Backed by strong cash generation, a debt-free balance sheet, and an assured AED 135 million dividend for FY 2025, Alef Education is well positioned to fund new AI-driven innovations, extend its international reach, and keep delivering attractive, reliable returns to shareholders while advancing the next wave of digital learning. AED millions H1 2025 H1 2024 % Change Revenues 357.3 354.2 1% Total Expenses 109.4 112.5 3% EBITDA* 267.9 261.1 3% EBITDA Margin 75% 74% +100bps Net Profit 232.3 226.2 3% Net Profit margin 65% 64% +100bps * EBITDA is earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortization and lease expenses (interest and depreciation on right of use assets). About Alef Education: Founded in 2016, Alef Education (ALEFEDT on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange) is an award-winning AI-powered learning solutions provider that is redefining the educational experience for K-12 students. The Company has established a strong presence in the education technology sector, operating in approximately 14,000 schools across the UAE, the US, Indonesia and Morocco. Its flagship AI-integrated Alef Platform offers personalised learning experiences to approximately 1.5 million registered students, enabling them to work at their own pace and reach their full potential anytime, anywhere. With a 100% penetration rate in Cycle 2 (Grades 5-8) and Cycle 3 (Grades 9-12), Alef Education has a proven track record of improving student engagement and achievement, with test scores in Indonesia increasing by 8.5% in Arabic and maths. The award-winning Alef Platform provides AI-powered learning and teaching solutions that use real-time data to drive improvements across the education system. Alef Pathways is a student-centred, self-paced supplemental math program. Abjadiyat is an Arabic language learning platform that provides engaging and interactive content from kindergarten to Grade 4. Arabits is a complete Arabic learning system for non-native speakers that helps students of all ages learn, practice, and improve their Arabic language skills using AI. Alongside supporting students throughout their educational journey, Alef Education supports 65,000 educators with tools that enrich instruction and enable high-impact interventions to improve student learning outcomes. Alef Education promotes engagement, achievement and equity in learning, preparing students for success in an ever-evolving world.

Miqyas Al Dhad Completes Arab World's Largest Field Survey Ahead of Launching First Comprehensive Scientific Framework to Assess Arabic Literacy
Miqyas Al Dhad Completes Arab World's Largest Field Survey Ahead of Launching First Comprehensive Scientific Framework to Assess Arabic Literacy

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time19-06-2025

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Miqyas Al Dhad Completes Arab World's Largest Field Survey Ahead of Launching First Comprehensive Scientific Framework to Assess Arabic Literacy

In a significant milestone towards enhancing Arabic reading proficiency among native students, Arabic Scale – known as 'Miqyas Al Dhad' has successfully concluded the final phase of its comprehensive field survey. This achievement paves the way for the official launch of the Arabic reading scale in the third quarter of this year, following an intensive research effort grounded in advanced scientific methodologies. The field survey was carried out in collaboration with Ministries of Education and school chains across the Arab world and involved the active participation of hundreds of educators and language experts. The field survey encompassed over 110,000 students from 204 schools across 70 rural and urban areas in nine Arab countries, namely the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Sultanate of Oman, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Morocco, the State of Libya, the Lebanese Republic, and the Republic of Iraq, reflecting the initiative's scope and scale. The field survey was administered digitally using tablets, desktops, and computer labs. Rigorous proctoring was followed to ensure security of survey administration. In developing the field survey items, several reading frameworks and standards were reviewed and the socio-cognitive framework for reading (Khalifa & Weir, 2009) was utilized. It should be noted that the sociocognitive framework for reading has been used by reputable examination boards such as Cambridge. The key components of the sociocognitive framework for reading comprehension are linguistic knowledge, cognitive processing, background knowledge, and metacognitive strategies. In building the reading items for the survey, a rigorous methodology was followed in terms of recruiting, inducting, training, monitoring and evaluating item writers to ensure the highest standards of item quality. The Arabic Scale is developed using triangulation scientific research methodology that integrates both quantitative and qualitative analyses of multiple data sources. In addition to data gathered from the field survey on students' reading proficiency, the second data source involved the creation of a large Arabic corpus featuring over 70 million structures and words, derived from more than 8,000 carefully curated Arabic texts from various subject areas, fields and topics reflecting the language's richness, culture, heritage and diversity. The third data source was via conducting a pairwise comparative study with participation from over 450 Arabic language experts and educators from 18 Arab countries. In this study, participants were given two passages and had to identify which one was more difficult. The data collected from this study was used to create rankings of difficulty for 2,000 passages. These were the basis for the machine learning algorithms of Miqyas Al Dhad readability formulae. Pairwise study is a known methodology in the machine learning field. Smart and Comprehensive Services / Innovative and Large-scale Solutions Miqyas Al Dhad offers a comprehensive suite of smart tools and services designed to elevate Arabic reading proficiency and enable accurate assessment of reading ability and text readability. At the Centre of it all is the Reading Scale, an innovative tool that evaluates reading comprehension, empowering educators to assess student reading ability and pinpoint learning needs accurately. Additional tools include: a validated item bank of reading items suitable for each school grade; a Smart Text Analyzer, an AI-powered tool for evaluating text complexity; and high frequency keyword lists offering a rich academic vocabulary database for every school grade. It also includes 'Find-a-Book', a smart digital hub that provides students, educators, and parents with measured texts and books suitable for their reading levels and interests. Miqyas Al Dhad further supports educators through its innovative Reading Growth Plan, a predictive system that monitors student reading development over time and delivers actionable insights to guide educational planning based on individual needs. A Scientific Reference for Arabic Educational Development Miqyas Al Dhad marks a significant milestone in advancing Arabic literacy. By providing standardised, research-based tools, it enables the creation of more effective and responsive educational curricula tailored to the needs of educators. Additionally, it provides educational decision-makers and researchers with accurate data to understand linguistic challenges and devise sustainable solutions. The initiative aims to empower students to use Arabic confidently and efficiently across various academic and professional contexts, establishing new criteria for excellence in Arabic language learning.

Miqyas Al Dhad Completes Arab World's Largest Field Survey Ahead of Launching First Comprehensive Scientific Framework to Assess Arabic Literacy
Miqyas Al Dhad Completes Arab World's Largest Field Survey Ahead of Launching First Comprehensive Scientific Framework to Assess Arabic Literacy

Mid East Info

time18-06-2025

  • General
  • Mid East Info

Miqyas Al Dhad Completes Arab World's Largest Field Survey Ahead of Launching First Comprehensive Scientific Framework to Assess Arabic Literacy

In a significant milestone towards enhancing Arabic reading proficiency among native students, Arabic Scale – known as 'Miqyas Al Dhad' has successfully concluded the final phase of its comprehensive field survey. This achievement paves the way for the official launch of the Arabic reading scale in the third quarter of this year, following an intensive research effort grounded in advanced scientific methodologies. The field survey was carried out in collaboration with Ministries of Education and school chains across the Arab world and involved the active participation of hundreds of educators and language experts. The field survey encompassed over 110,000 students from 204 schools across 70 rural and urban areas in nine Arab countries, namely the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Sultanate of Oman, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Morocco, the State of Libya, the Lebanese Republic, and the Republic of Iraq, reflecting the initiative's scope and scale. The field survey was administered digitally using tablets, desktops, and computer labs. Rigorous proctoring was followed to ensure security of survey administration. In developing the field survey items, several reading frameworks and standards were reviewed and the socio-cognitive framework for reading (Khalifa & Weir, 2009) was utilized. It should be noted that the sociocognitive framework for reading has been used by reputable examination boards such as Cambridge. The key components of the sociocognitive framework for reading comprehension are linguistic knowledge, cognitive processing, background knowledge, and metacognitive strategies. In building the reading items for the survey, a rigorous methodology was followed in terms of recruiting, inducting, training, monitoring and evaluating item writers to ensure the highest standards of item quality. The Arabic Scale is developed using triangulation scientific research methodology that integrates both quantitative and qualitative analyses of multiple data sources. In addition to data gathered from the field survey on students' reading proficiency, the second data source involved the creation of a large Arabic corpus featuring over 70 million structures and words, derived from more than 8,000 carefully curated Arabic texts from various subject areas, fields and topics reflecting the language's richness, culture, heritage and diversity. The third data source was via conducting a pairwise comparative study with participation from over 450 Arabic language experts and educators from 18 Arab countries. In this study, participants were given two passages and had to identify which one was more difficult. The data collected from this study was used to create rankings of difficulty for 2,000 passages. These were the basis for the machine learning algorithms of Miqyas Al Dhad readability formulae. Pairwise study is a known methodology in the machine learning field. Smart and Comprehensive Services / Innovative and Large-scale Solutions: Miqyas Al Dhad offers a comprehensive suite of smart tools and services designed to elevate Arabic reading proficiency and enable accurate assessment of reading ability and text readability. At the Centre of it all is the Reading Scale, an innovative tool that evaluates reading comprehension, empowering educators to assess student reading ability and pinpoint learning needs accurately. Additional tools include: a validated item bank of reading items suitable for each school grade; a Smart Text Analyzer, an AI-powered tool for evaluating text complexity; and high frequency keyword lists offering a rich academic vocabulary database for every school grade. It also includes 'Find-a-Book', a smart digital hub that provides students, educators, and parents with measured texts and books suitable for their reading levels and interests. Miqyas Al Dhad further supports educators through its innovative Reading Growth Plan, a predictive system that monitors student reading development over time and delivers actionable insights to guide educational planning based on individual needs. A Scientific Reference for Arabic Educational Development: Miqyas Al Dhad marks a significant milestone in advancing Arabic literacy. By providing standardised, research-based tools, it enables the creation of more effective and responsive educational curricula tailored to the needs of educators. Additionally, it provides educational decision-makers and researchers with accurate data to understand linguistic challenges and devise sustainable solutions. The initiative aims to empower students to use Arabic confidently and efficiently across various academic and professional contexts, establishing new criteria for excellence in Arabic language learning.

Miqyas Al Dhad completes Arab World's largest field survey ahead of launching first comprehensive scientific framework to assess Arabic literacy
Miqyas Al Dhad completes Arab World's largest field survey ahead of launching first comprehensive scientific framework to assess Arabic literacy

Zawya

time18-06-2025

  • General
  • Zawya

Miqyas Al Dhad completes Arab World's largest field survey ahead of launching first comprehensive scientific framework to assess Arabic literacy

Abu Dhabi: In a significant milestone towards enhancing Arabic reading proficiency among native students, Arabic Scale - known as 'Miqyas Al Dhad' has successfully concluded the final phase of its comprehensive field survey. This achievement paves the way for the official launch of the Arabic reading scale in the third quarter of this year, following an intensive research effort grounded in advanced scientific methodologies. The field survey was carried out in collaboration with Ministries of Education and school chains across the Arab world and involved the active participation of hundreds of educators and language experts. The field survey encompassed over 110,000 students from 204 schools across 70 rural and urban areas in nine Arab countries, namely the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Sultanate of Oman, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Morocco, the State of Libya, the Lebanese Republic, and the Republic of Iraq, reflecting the initiative's scope and scale. The field survey was administered digitally using tablets, desktops, and computer labs. Rigorous proctoring was followed to ensure security of survey administration. In developing the field survey items, several reading frameworks and standards were reviewed and the socio-cognitive framework for reading (Khalifa & Weir, 2009) was utilized. It should be noted that the sociocognitive framework for reading has been used by reputable examination boards such as Cambridge. The key components of the sociocognitive framework for reading comprehension are linguistic knowledge, cognitive processing, background knowledge, and metacognitive strategies. In building the reading items for the survey, a rigorous methodology was followed in terms of recruiting, inducting, training, monitoring and evaluating item writers to ensure the highest standards of item quality. The Arabic Scale is developed using triangulation scientific research methodology that integrates both quantitative and qualitative analyses of multiple data sources. In addition to data gathered from the field survey on students' reading proficiency, the second data source involved the creation of a large Arabic corpus featuring over 70 million structures and words, derived from more than 8,000 carefully curated Arabic texts from various subject areas, fields and topics reflecting the language's richness, culture, heritage and diversity. The third data source was via conducting a pairwise comparative study with participation from over 450 Arabic language experts and educators from 18 Arab countries. In this study, participants were given two passages and had to identify which one was more difficult. The data collected from this study was used to create rankings of difficulty for 2,000 passages. These were the basis for the machine learning algorithms of Miqyas Al Dhad readability formulae. Pairwise study is a known methodology in the machine learning field. Smart and Comprehensive Services / Innovative and Large-scale Solutions Miqyas Al Dhad offers a comprehensive suite of smart tools and services designed to elevate Arabic reading proficiency and enable accurate assessment of reading ability and text readability. At the Centre of it all is the Reading Scale, an innovative tool that evaluates reading comprehension, empowering educators to assess student reading ability and pinpoint learning needs accurately. Additional tools include: a validated item bank of reading items suitable for each school grade; a Smart Text Analyzer, an AI-powered tool for evaluating text complexity; and high frequency keyword lists offering a rich academic vocabulary database for every school grade. It also includes 'Find-a-Book', a smart digital hub that provides students, educators, and parents with measured texts and books suitable for their reading levels and interests. Miqyas Al Dhad further supports educators through its innovative Reading Growth Plan, a predictive system that monitors student reading development over time and delivers actionable insights to guide educational planning based on individual needs. A Scientific Reference for Arabic Educational Development Miqyas Al Dhad marks a significant milestone in advancing Arabic literacy. By providing standardised, research-based tools, it enables the creation of more effective and responsive educational curricula tailored to the needs of educators. Additionally, it provides educational decision-makers and researchers with accurate data to understand linguistic challenges and devise sustainable solutions. The initiative aims to empower students to use Arabic confidently and efficiently across various academic and professional contexts, establishing new criteria for excellence in Arabic language learning. About Arabic Scale Arabic Scale, also known as Miqyas Al Dhad, is a leading company specialising in advanced educational assessment solutions for the Arabic language. Miqyas Al Dhad is the first standardised framework of its kind designed to assess Arabic comprehension ability from Grade 1 to Grade 12, based on scientific and technological foundations that are specifically tailored to cater for the demands of the educational and cultural environment in the Arab world.

Miqyas Al Dhad completes Arab world's largest field survey
Miqyas Al Dhad completes Arab world's largest field survey

Zawya

time18-06-2025

  • General
  • Zawya

Miqyas Al Dhad completes Arab world's largest field survey

Abu Dhabi: In a significant milestone towards enhancing Arabic reading proficiency among native students, Arabic Scale - known as 'Miqyas Al Dhad' has successfully concluded the final phase of its comprehensive field survey. This achievement paves the way for the official launch of the Arabic reading scale in the third quarter of this year, following an intensive research effort grounded in advanced scientific methodologies. The field survey was carried out in collaboration with Ministries of Education and school chains across the Arab world and involved the active participation of hundreds of educators and language experts. The field survey encompassed over 110,000 students from 204 schools across 70 rural and urban areas in nine Arab countries, namely the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Sultanate of Oman, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Morocco, the State of Libya, the Lebanese Republic, and the Republic of Iraq, reflecting the initiative's scope and scale. The field survey was administered digitally using tablets, desktops, and computer labs. Rigorous proctoring was followed to ensure security of survey administration. In developing the field survey items, several reading frameworks and standards were reviewed and the socio-cognitive framework for reading (Khalifa & Weir, 2009) was utilized. It should be noted that the sociocognitive framework for reading has been used by reputable examination boards such as Cambridge. The key components of the sociocognitive framework for reading comprehension are linguistic knowledge, cognitive processing, background knowledge, and metacognitive strategies. In building the reading items for the survey, a rigorous methodology was followed in terms of recruiting, inducting, training, monitoring and evaluating item writers to ensure the highest standards of item quality. The Arabic Scale is developed using triangulation scientific research methodology that integrates both quantitative and qualitative analyses of multiple data sources. In addition to data gathered from the field survey on students' reading proficiency, the second data source involved the creation of a large Arabic corpus featuring over 70 million structures and words, derived from more than 8,000 carefully curated Arabic texts from various subject areas, fields and topics reflecting the language's richness, culture, heritage and diversity. The third data source was via conducting a pairwise comparative study with participation from over 450 Arabic language experts and educators from 18 Arab countries. In this study, participants were given two passages and had to identify which one was more difficult. The data collected from this study was used to create rankings of difficulty for 2,000 passages. These were the basis for the machine learning algorithms of Miqyas Al Dhad readability formulae. Pairwise study is a known methodology in the machine learning field. Smart and Comprehensive Services / Innovative and Large-scale Solutions Miqyas Al Dhad offers a comprehensive suite of smart tools and services designed to elevate Arabic reading proficiency and enable accurate assessment of reading ability and text readability. At the Centre of it all is the Reading Scale, an innovative tool that evaluates reading comprehension, empowering educators to assess student reading ability and pinpoint learning needs accurately. Additional tools include: a validated item bank of reading items suitable for each school grade; a Smart Text Analyzer, an AI-powered tool for evaluating text complexity; and high frequency keyword lists offering a rich academic vocabulary database for every school grade. It also includes 'Find-a-Book', a smart digital hub that provides students, educators, and parents with measured texts and books suitable for their reading levels and interests. Miqyas Al Dhad further supports educators through its innovative Reading Growth Plan, a predictive system that monitors student reading development over time and delivers actionable insights to guide educational planning based on individual needs. A Scientific Reference for Arabic Educational Development Miqyas Al Dhad marks a significant milestone in advancing Arabic literacy. By providing standardised, research-based tools, it enables the creation of more effective and responsive educational curricula tailored to the needs of educators. Additionally, it provides educational decision-makers and researchers with accurate data to understand linguistic challenges and devise sustainable solutions. The initiative aims to empower students to use Arabic confidently and efficiently across various academic and professional contexts, establishing new criteria for excellence in Arabic language learning. About Arabic Scale Arabic Scale, also known as Miqyas Al Dhad, is a leading company specialising in advanced educational assessment solutions for the Arabic language. Miqyas Al Dhad is the first standardised framework of its kind designed to assess Arabic comprehension ability from Grade 1 to Grade 12, based on scientific and technological foundations that are specifically tailored to cater for the demands of the educational and cultural environment in the Arab world. For more information, please visit:

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