Academic

Dr. Ali Al Kaabi is the former advisor at the United Arab Emirates University and a professor of education policy and comparative pedagogy. He previously served as Secretary-General of the UAE University, and held several key positions, including Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Registration, as well as Acting Dean of the College of Education.

From 2009 to 2015, he was the General Coordinator of the UNESCO-Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prize for Outstanding Practice and Performance in Enhancing the Effectiveness of Teachers. He also chaired the Advisory Council of the Regional Center for Educational Planning, and held memberships in the Arabic Language Advisory Council, the National Committee for Culture and Education, and the UNESCO Intergovernmental Council for the Information for All Programme (IFAP).

Dr. Al Kaabi has authored several scientific publications and articles, and has been an active speaker at numerous educational conferences and specialized academic forums, both within the UAE and internationally. He also holds several professional qualifications, including certification as an accredited assessor from the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), and a specialized certification in the quality management of higher education institutions.

Content Creator

A Jordanian content creator specialising in Modern Standard Arabic. Through his digital platforms, he simplifies the language and encourages its wider use among the public.

With a background in media as a news anchor and voice-over artist, he later transitioned to social media, where he creates videos discussing various topics related to Arab culture and language - all in eloquent Arabic.

Raef has participated in numerous cultural events, including the Sharjah International Book Fair 2024, where he highlighted the importance of using Arabic fluently and challenged the notion that it is a difficult language.

Passionate about making Arabic more accessible, he strives to showcase its beauty and expressive power, inspiring others to embrace it with confidence.