Bayanat Labs Arabic Annotation Guidelines Template
A free template for writing Arabic annotation guidelines, with copy-ready sections that cover dialect and register tags, diacritics, clitics, Arabizi, sarcasm, negation and religious formulas, plus decision trees and a pilot plan. Bayanat Labs wrote it and publishes it under CC BY 4.0, so you can adapt and share it with attribution.
| Licence | CC BY 4.0 |
|---|---|
| Version | Web page; no version number. |
| Published | |
| Updated | |
| Who it is for | Annotation leads and ML teams writing guidelines for an Arabic labeling task. |
| Level | Beginner |
Key numbers
Counted by script from the released files. A web page, not a file release. The section count is computed from the page source and pinned to its SHA-256.
Downloads and identifiers
| Where | What |
|---|---|
| bayanatlabs.com | Read and copy the template |
What is released
| Part | Licence | In this release |
|---|---|---|
| Template text, examples and decision trees on the guide page | CC BY 4.0 | Yes |
Attribution: Bayanat Labs, Arabic Annotation Guidelines Template, https://www.bayanatlabs.com/insights/arabic-annotation-guidelines-template
Intended uses
- Write annotation guidelines for an Arabic classification or span-labeling task.
- Set dialect, register, script, diacritics and Arabizi rules before a pilot.
- Adapt the template and share your version with attribution.
Out of scope
- A finished guideline for a specific task: every section needs your own rulings and examples.
- A substitute for a calibration pilot with native annotators.
Rights at a glance
Training, display, redistribution and synthetic-voice use are separate permissions.
| Use | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Training | Allowed | CC BY 4.0, with attribution. |
| Display | Allowed | CC BY 4.0, with attribution. |
| Redistribution | Allowed | CC BY 4.0, with attribution and a note of any changes. |
| Synthetic voice | Not applicable | Text only. |
Limitations
- The example sentences were written for the guide to illustrate rules; they are not a dataset.
- The template is in English; the Arabic examples keep their original script with translations.
Sources and licences
Written by Bayanat Labs. The guide cites published Arabic annotation research for context and links each source; it does not reproduce third-party guidelines.
How to cite
Cite as:
Bayanat Labs Research (2026). Arabic Annotation Guidelines: A Free Template for Dialect, Diacritics and Arabizi. Bayanat Labs. https://www.bayanatlabs.com/insights/arabic-annotation-guidelines-template
No DOI. Cite the URL in the citation above and the date you read it.
@misc{bayanat2026annotationtemplate,
author = {{Bayanat Labs Research}},
title = {Arabic Annotation Guidelines: A Free Template for Dialect, Diacritics and Arabizi},
year = {2026},
month = sep,
howpublished = {\url{https://www.bayanatlabs.com/insights/arabic-annotation-guidelines-template}}
}
Changelog
| Date | Version | Change |
|---|---|---|
| — | Licence stated: CC BY 4.0. | |
| — | Published on bayanatlabs.com. |
Corrections and removal requests
If something in this release should not be there, or is wrong, email hello@bayanatlabs.com. We handle removal requests within 30 days, and platform requests within 24 hours. How removal requests work
Full write-up: Arabic Annotation Guidelines Template on bayanatlabs.com
Related product: Bayanat Knowledge