🧠 About ZakiBrain
About ZakiBrain
Founded by world-renowned experts in Applied Arabic Linguistics and literacy acquisition — built to give every Arabic-speaking child the assessment they deserve.
ZakiBrain integrates research, technology, and expertise in Arabic language and literacy to help Arabic-speaking children build strong foundations for academic success.
👥 The Expert Team
Founded by World-Leading Experts
ZakiBrain was founded by internationally-renowned experts in Arabic linguistics, literacy acquisition, learning disabilities, assessment, cognition and intervention.
Prof. Elinor Saiegh-Haddad
Bar-Ilan University
A world leading expert in Arabic linguistics, literacy, assessment and intervention in typically and atypically developing Arabic-speaking children. Prof. Saiegh-Haddad is a Humboldt Research Award laureate (2026) and is rated among the top 2% of the world's scientists (2020–2025). A pioneering researcher on literacy in Arabic diglossia, she has authored over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and edited two Springer Handbooks. She develops diagnostic language and literacy tools for Arabic speakers and designs intervention programs at scale.
✉ Elinor.Saiegh-Haddad@biu.ac.il
Prof. Rachel Schiff
Bar-Ilan University
An internationally recognized expert in learning disabilities, literacy, and child cognition, specializing in reading acquisition, dyslexia, and evidence-based interventions. Founder of the Learning Disabilities MA Program and Research & Intervention Lab at Bar-Ilan University. Author of 100+ peer-reviewed articles, she develops diagnostic tools, leads nationwide intervention programs, and serves on governmental committees on learning disabilities and curricula.
✉ Rachel.Schiff@biu.ac.il🎯 Mission & Vision
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To advance literacy in Arabic-speaking children through evidence-based assessments and innovative learning programs designed specifically for the Arabic language. Our aim is to enable educators and clinicians to identify strengths early and provide timely, personalized support.
Our Vision
To empower every Arabic-speaking child to develop strong literacy and academic abilities unlocking opportunities for lifelong success. Our vision is to transform how Arabic literacy is assessed and supported via evidence-based educational materials.
💎 Our Commitments
What We Stand For
Evidence-Based
All ZakiBrain tools are grounded in rigorous research — translating Arabic linguistics, literacy, and cognitive sciences into practical, high-quality clinical and educational solutions.
Designed for Arabic-Speaking Children
Our materials are designed for the Arabic language and its unique linguistic and sociolinguistic features — ensuring assessment and instruction are linguistically informed, culturally appropriate, and effective.
Early Identification & Personalized Support
ZakiBrain tools enable professionals to identify each child's strengths and needs early and provide targeted support at the stage when intervention is most effective.
Empowering Professionals, Supporting Children
Explore how ZakiBrain helps educators and clinicians support Arabic-speaking children to read, think, and thrive.