Project Keid - Native Arabic Speaker - Short Video Recording (Saudi Arabia/ Qata

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.

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