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The wikiloves UAE project introduced to Ajman school students as well as teachers. They expressed very much interest towards this project.Social Studies department incorporates this event as part of their curricular activity since they have to research and study about UAE History, Monuments, Heritage , culture etc. So It is a innovative project for teachers and students ,how wikipedia, wikicommons use in teaching learning process. So students and few teachers visited some of the historic important places and will upload photographs in to commons.
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Sunday, 30 September 2018
Wednesday, 26 September 2018
Wiki Loves Monuments 2018 in United Arab Emirates/Heritage Walk in Ajman

The wikiloves UAE project introduced to Ajman school students as well as teachers. They expressed very much interest towards this project.Social Studies department incorporates this event as part of their curricular activity since they have to research and study about UAE History, Monuments, Heritage , culture etc. So It is a innovative project for teachers and students ,how wikipedia, wikicommons use in teaching learning process. So students and few teachers visited some of the historic important places and will upload photographs in to commons.
More details in event Page
Participants
- Abdul Shafeek --Abdul shafeek (talk) 15:13, 29 September 2018 (UTC)
- Faisal Ummath
- Winston
- Vivek
- Noufal Khan
- Raheef - Raheefm (talk) 17:23, 29 September 2018 (UTC)
- Ajeeb Abbas
- Riyas Palazhi
Monday, 10 September 2018
Sunday, 9 September 2018
DEMONSTRATION CLASS
Introduction
A demonstration class was conducted by the Social Science Teacher Shiju Rappai, on the Geography lesson “Types of Farming”. The session was scheduled for the duration of 30 minutes. All the teachers of Social Science department attended the session.
Session Objective: To analyse the lesson plan and execution and trigger a discussion on Activity based lesson.
Session Progression: The teacher used a visual and triggered a brainstorming on farming in India. Then, the class was divided into 3 groups and a Jigsaw was conducted based on the three types of farming. The lesson was concluded with a quiz which was an assessment activity. The teacher then summed up the content of the lesson
Who is he ?
About Me – Akbar Ali
I am Akbar Ali, an educator, Wikidata volunteer, and journalist from India, currently residing in the United Arab Emirates. I am passionate about teaching, artificial intelligence, Wikipedia editing, Wikidata volunteering, humour, music, reading, and exploring beaches and hills—in that order.
Teaching and Education
My educational journey began in India, where I spent my most valuable years in the teaching-learning process. I am committed to delivering quality education through creative, inclusive, and engaging approaches, focusing not only on academic knowledge but also on nurturing life skills such as:
Critical thinking
Collaboration
Digital literacy
As the Head of the Social Science Department, I have led numerous teacher training programs, coordinated staff development sessions, and implemented innovative teaching strategies that encourage inquiry and real-world connections.
Technology Integration and Digital Tools
My core interest lies in applying technology to education. I believe that high-tech tools can spark creativity and fuel enthusiasm in the classroom. I actively use platforms such as:
AI Tools
Wikidata
Wikipedia
ClassDojo
MS 365
Google Workspace
These tools help students connect with global education ecosystems, exposing them to diverse perspectives and cultures.
As a ClassDojo Ambassador in the UAE, I have successfully trained over 430 teachers from various countries on integrating digital tools to improve student engagement and communication.
Wikimedia Involvement & International Participation
I am an active contributor to Wikipedia and Wikidata, and have represented the Wikimedia movement at several international conferences as a speaker, trainer, and panelist:
International Conferences Attended
WikiLib Conference 2025 – Mexico
Wikimedia Hackathon 2025 – Istanbul, Turkey
EduWiki Conference 2025 – Eldorado, Colombia (Two sessions)
WikiArabia 2024 – Muscat, Oman (Pywikibot session)
EduWiki Conference 2024 – Montevideo, Uruguay (Panel discussion)
WikidataCon 2019 – Berlin, Germany (Panel discussion)
EduWiki Conference 2023 – Belgrade, Serbia (Two sessions)
WikiArabia 2022 – Dubai, UAE
Wikimedia India Conference 2016 – Punjab (Speaker)
Wikimedia India Conference 2016 – Hyderabad, Telangana (Panel discussion)
In addition to presenting, I have led AI and Wikimedia training sessions for teachers, university students, and school learners across India and the UAE.
Training and Outreach
In 2022, I led a training program for all school librarians in Dubai, held at the Rashid Library in collaboration with the Emirates Literature Foundation.
I have also conducted in-person and online training for educators and students from leading institutions, including:
Kerala University
Malayalam University
Farook College
Ma’din Academy
Bukhari College
Markaz College
PMSM College
Al Ihsan College
FACE Academy
Sree Krishnapuram College
I regularly offer virtual training via platforms like Edume for global educators.
Writing and Media Engagement
Before moving to the UAE, I worked as a journalist in Malappuram, Kerala, reporting for both newspapers and a local TV channel. I continue to contribute to:
Newspapers
Magazines
Blogs
Wikipedia articles
I also manage two blogs and a YouTube channel, where I share educational tutorials, AI-based teaching tools, and reflections on classroom practices.
Social Commitment
Beyond professional roles, I am deeply committed to social upliftment through education. In my spare time, I taught students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in Kerala, many of whom studied in religious institutions and lacked access to mainstream schooling.
Recognition
Delegate at Qudwa International Teachers Forum 2017 – Abu Dhabi, UAE
Featured multiple times in leading Malayalam newspapers and The Indian Express for my contributions to education and Wikimedia outreach.
Recognized for community-based initiatives and use of technology in education
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