The aSc TimeTables & Al-Oref Alternative — Cloud-Native and Arabic-First
aSc is a venerable tool with a powerful engine — but it is desktop software, English-first, and bound to one machine. Haneen was built for Gulf schools: instant browser access, native Arabic, built-in standby duty, and workload fairness by design.
Side by side
| Aspect | aSc / العرف | Haneen |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Installed on one PC; updates and backups are on you | Cloud — instant in any browser, on any device |
| Language | English-first interface; limited Arabic | Native RTL Arabic + parallel English on every screen and printout |
| Workload fairness | Manual constraints and caps you tune yourself | Load balancing inside the generator + a numeric fairness report |
| Standby & cover | Separate module or external tools | Built in: absence log, fair standby picks, notifications, ledger |
| Teacher access | Print or manually export teacher sheets | A public live link per teacher — no account needed |
| Teamwork | One user on the machine | Multiple roles (admin/operator/teacher) on shared live data |
When is aSc the better choice?
If your school runs complex student course-options timetabling in the British style, or your scheduler prefers working offline on one machine — aSc is a mature tool worth trying. But if you want shared access, a native Arabic interface, built-in standby duty, and fairness without manual tuning — that is what Haneen was built for.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Haneen and aSc TimeTables?
aSc is powerful desktop software installed on one machine; Haneen is a cloud platform that runs in any browser — with a native Arabic interface, built-in workload and standby balancing, and ready-made links for every teacher.
Can teachers see their timetables without the software?
In Haneen, yes — every teacher gets a public link to their published timetable that works on any phone, no sign-in or install needed.
Does Haneen handle standby (intizar) duty?
Yes — the substitution module is built in: absence logging, free-teacher suggestions with fairness counts, instant notification, and an exportable cover ledger.
Does it work on more than one device?
Yes — fully cloud-based; the principal, deputy, and scheduler work from their own devices on the same live data, each school fully isolated.
Try Haneen on a live demo school
Open your own private sandbox — fully populated and editable — and watch the timetable balance workloads itself.