AILA Middle East
AILA Middle East was launched in 2018. The network aims to: promote joint activities amongst affiliates in the region, exchange knowledge and experiences and discuss mechanisms of elevating the performance level of Applied Linguistics, Language educators and professional in relevant fields of the discipline in the Middle East region; facilitate connectivity amongst applied linguists and English language teaching practitioners and foster transdisciplinary approaches to common regional challenges. The Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching (ALLT) International Conference is the flagship event for AILA Middle East and is held annually in Spring. The network aims to enhance the professional knowledge and skills of language educators and showcase applied linguistics research. ALLT is dedicated to promoting a culture of innovation and excellence in language teaching through scientific research and sharing of best practices.
The Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching International Conference (ALLT 2025) took place at Zayed
University, Dubai on 2–3 May 2025, with over 400 participants from across the Gulf and wider MENA
region. The conference serves as the major link uniting applied linguistics and language teaching
scholars in the Middle East region.
The conference featured a strong programme of presentations and workshops, and for the first time
included a keynote speaker from China, reflecting a continued commitment to diversity and broader
international engagement. The conference serves as the major link uniting applied linguistics and
language teaching scholars in the Middle East region.
This year’s theme, AI-Driven Innovations in Language Education, drew attention to how artificial
intelligence is shaping language teaching, learning, and research. The conference created valuable space
for exchange across institutions, with wide regional participation and strong interest in future
collaboration.
Proceedings from ALLT 2025 are published by Zayed University Press, helping to amplify regional
scholarship and share insights more widely within the applied linguistics community.