Prof. Dr. Ali Ahmad Al-Barakat

Ali Ahmad Al-Barakat, PhD, is a full professor in the Department of Education, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. His areas of expertise include childhood education, curriculum development, instructional design, and teacher education. Prof. Ali Ahmad Al-Barakat is a distinguished professor specializing in Childhood Education. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, he was honored with the Distinguished Research Award for the year 2021, sponsored by the Hamdan Bin Rashid Foundation for Educational Excellence in the UAE and UNESCO. Professor Al-Barakat also won the international award / the Khalifa Award for Education, in May 2024. Al-Barakat plays a pivotal role as a consultant in shaping early childhood curricula, particularly in the realm of digital technology. His expertise extends to various facets of educational development. Notably, he has an extensive academic portfolio, boasting over 150 peer-reviewed scientific papers, and he has contributed significantly to the academic community by reviewing more than 500 research papers. Furthermore, Prof. Al-Barakat has been actively involved in doctoral education, having supervised 250 doctoral theses, thereby nurturing the next generation of scholars. His commitment to academic discourse is evident through his participation in numerous international conferences, where he engages in discussions on interdisciplinary topics, further enriching the global educational dialogue. Professor Al-Barakat is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the University of Sharjah Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences in the United Arab Emirates.