Maaref is an Arabic-language online learning and training platform serving learners across the Arab world. It offers a broad library of free courses and educational lessons, with subjects ranging from programming, English and information technology to graphic design, engineering, business, medicine and the arts. The catalog also includes school curriculum resources and courses in areas such as accounting, Microsoft Excel, graphic design and artificial intelligence. Learners can explore educational pathways, take tests and read learning materials, including book summaries and articles.

Beyond courses, Maaref provides tools and services to support professional development. Users can create a CV, review its quality and access career-related resources, including job listings. The platform offers course-completion certificates, including documented certificates that can be verified using a QR code, as well as free certificates for completing eligible learning activities. Its stated scale includes more than 20,000 free training courses, 120 educational fields and 3.5 million students studying annually. Maaref also offers applications, learner communities and technical support.