Tarsheed Educational Publications
In 2014, the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies-Tarsheed, initiated the development of a comprehensive series of Arabic-language history textbooks for grades 6 through 10. These books serve as a core component of the history curriculum at the Arab International Academy in Qatar and are also made available to other schools, teachers, and educators.
The project aims to strengthen students’ understanding of history critically, deepen their knowledge of Arab-Islamic civilization, and enhance awareness of global cultures within a humanistic perspective. The curriculum emphasizes student-centered learning, critical thinking, research, inquiry skills, and active engagement, moving away from rote memorization.
The textbooks incorporate diverse sources such as primary documents, images, museums, monuments, and historical films, along with activities linked to units to reinforce learning outcomes.
Academic supervision was provided by Khalil Makari, Social Sciences and Humanities Education Advisor. Historical review was conducted by Abdel Rahim Benhada, Professor of History, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, and Jamal Barout, Scientific Editor at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies. Activities were reviewed by Khaled Al-Masri, Head of History Department at the Arab International Academy.
