10 – 12 November 2026
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Dubai World Trade Centre Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, 2 & 3
Fatima Banafea
Head of Arabic - Secondary, South View School
Fatima Banafea is a licensed Arabic and Islamic Studies educator with over 10 years of experience teaching and coordinating across the U.S., Morocco, Yemen, and the UAE. She holds a Master’s in Education (Curriculum & Instruction) from George Mason University and specializes in Arabic language development and curriculum innovation. Fatima currently leads Arabic programs at a private school in Dubai, where she integrates technology and student-led learning approaches to enhance language instruction. She is passionate about using AI to support Arabic speaking fluency.
Speaker Sessions
GESS Talks Live
1628
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Enhancing Arabic Speaking Skills with AI: Practical Tools for Today’s Classroom
Session Summary:
This session explores how Arabic language teachers can leverage AI-powered tools to improve speaking skills in the classroom. These tools provide engaging, scalable solutions to the challenges of limited oral practice time and support differentiated instruction for varying fluency levels. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use strategies and examples of classroom implementation.
Speakers:
Fatima Banafea
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Head of Arabic - Secondary, South View School
Categories:
AI and EdTech
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