Sheikh Sultan graces closing event of Arabic Teachers Forum

Dr Al Hashemi highlighted that the forum's organisers aim to empower teachers of Arabic and inspire passion for the language, transforming it into values that flourish

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His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Monday attended the closing ceremony of the 4th International Forum for Arabic Language Teachers (IFALT).

The event was organised by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) in collaboration with the Sharjah Education Academy, from 4th to 6th October, at the Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research in University City.

The ceremony began with the UAE national anthem, followed by recitations from the Holy Quran.

Dr Muhadditha Al Hashemi, Chairperson of the SPEA and Chairperson of Sharjah Education Academy, delivered a speech expressing her gratitude to H.H. the Ruler of Sharjah for his patronage, emphasising that his continued support forms a cornerstone for the success of educational initiatives in the emirate.

She noted that the forum serves not only as a platform for exchanging expertise but also as a practical embodiment of the 2025-2028 strategic goals, which focus on empowering teachers, enhancing educational quality, and reinforcing Arabic as a pillar of identity and knowledge creation.

Dr Al Hashemi highlighted that the forum's organisers aim to empower teachers of Arabic and inspire passion for the language, transforming it into values that flourish. She revealed the results of the standardised Arabic language tests "Talaa", in which Sharjah achieved significant progress compared to the international average.

'TEACHER AND PROUD': She also mentioned that the "Teacher and Proud" programme has trained more than 120 female national teachers working in the private education sector, helping achieve the UAE leadership's vision of using Standard Arabic in government nurseries, representing a qualitative leap in Arabic language education.