Hiba Balouza is an Arabic literacy coach, educational consultant, and passionate advocate for transforming Arabic language education. Based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), she works at the intersection of research and classroom practice to help teachers move beyond traditional instruction toward meaningful, thinking-centered learning. As the founder of Hiba Coaching and Qaf Education Consulting, Hiba empowers educators across the region to reimagine how Arabic is taught, read, and loved. She is a certified literacy coach and a sought-after speaker at regional and international education conferences.