Project Keid - Gulf Arabic Speaker - Video Recording (Saudi Arabia/ Qatar)

Eligibility

• 18 years of age or older. 

• Native Arabic speaker (self-identified). You may be asked to complete a brief screening step to confirm your dialect before your submission is finalized. 

What you’ll do

• Record a single 15–20 second video in your native Arabic dialect. 

• Speak naturally (no script). Suggested prompts: briefly introduce yourself, mention where you live, or talk about an interest/hobby. 

• Look directly at the camera the whole time. 

• After recording, answer a few short questions about yourself (e.g., age range, country, dialect) to help us organize the dataset. 

Recording specifications (must meet all to be accepted)

• Video quality: 1080p or higher  

• Length: 15–20 seconds  

• Framing: Head-and-shoulders, face centered and fully visible 

• Lighting/background: Well-lit face (no harsh shadows), plain/neutral background 

• Expression: Neutral/relaxed while speaking naturally 

• Audio: Clear speech, no background noise, music, or echo 

• Orientation: Portrait or landscape acceptable (hold steady, no shaky footage) 

• Environment: Quiet indoor setting preferred 

• Prohibited: Filters/beauty modes, sunglasses, hats/hoods, face coverings, headphones/earbuds, watermarks, stickers, borders, other people/pets in frame 

Your Privacy

 

Before you begin, you’ll be asked to review and accept a consent form explaining how your video and any information you provide will be used, stored, and who it will be shared with.