Text in a target language variety
A short text in one of the supported dialects or languages, supplied according to the final dataset format.
AbjadNLP 2027 · Shared task
AbjadSentEval 2027
Sentiment analysis across Arabic dialects and Arabic-script languages
A proposed continuation of DialectSentEval, extending sentiment analysis to an additional language written in an Arabic-derived script. The additional language and final track definitions will be confirmed by the organising team.
Proposed language coverage
Arabic dialectsتحليل المشاعر
Additional Abjad languageTo be confirmed
The Arabic phrase is illustrative, not a dataset example. Dialect coverage and additional language are TBC.
About the shared task
Understanding sentiment across language varieties
AbjadSentEval invites participants to build systems that recognise sentiment in texts from Arabic dialects and, subject to confirmation, an additional Arabic-script language. It builds on the DialectSentEval shared-task series while broadening the linguistic scope.
Sentiment prediction
A sentiment label for the input text. The final label inventory and output format will be published with the task guidelines.
Arabic dialects
Sentiment analysis across Arabic dialects. The participating dialects and any MSA component will be specified in the 2027 task description.
Additional Abjad language
One further language using an Arabic-derived script is planned. Its identity, dataset and evaluation track remain to be confirmed.
Data and evaluation
Training, development and hidden test data, permitted resources, evaluation metrics and submission format will be announced by the organisers. Previous DialectSentEval editions provide background, but their datasets and rules should not be assumed to apply unchanged to 2027.
Taking part
Participation details
Registration, data release, evaluation and submission instructions will be published once the 2027 arrangements are confirmed.
This page is a preliminary description of the proposed task. Please check the workshop website for announcements and policies.
Visit the AbjadNLP 2027 workshop page →- Arabic coverage
- Arabic dialects (final list TBC)
- Additional language
- To be confirmed
- Sentiment labels and metrics
- To be confirmed
- Data access and licensing
- To be announced
- Registration and submissions
- To be announced
- Shared-task dates
- To be announced
The team
Shared-task organisers
The 2027 organising team is being finalised. Additional organisers and affiliations will be listed once confirmed.
- Dr Mo El-HajVinUniversity, Vietnam · Co-organiser