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Press Release

SLC releases second edition of "Arabic Coffee" e-booklet

March 26, 2024: The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC) has released
the second edition of the ‘Arabic Coffee’ e-booklet, coinciding with Reading Month, a prominent

national event that aims to promote reading culture and enrich intellectual and cultural horizons.

This release marks a significant milestone for the ‘Arabic Coffee’ initiative, through which the SLC
seeks to invigorate the presence of the Arabic language within institutional realms, illuminate the
significance of its proper usage, and celebrate the intricacies and splendour of the Arabic language.

The "Arabic Coffee" initiative consists of various linguistic topics such as ‘Say and Don’t Say,’

‘Language Treasures,’ ‘Common Mistakes,’ ‘Linguistic Variation,’ ‘Correct Spelling,’ ‘Eloquent
Slang,’ ‘Spelling Rules,’ ‘Language Triplets,’ etc. The name of the initiative holds a special

significance, symbolising its deep roots in Arab cultural heritage as a beacon of authenticity.

H.E. Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar Al Muhairi, SLC Secretary General, said: “We are pleased to

unveil the second edition of the e-booklet for the ‘Arabic Coffee’ initiative as part of our

continuous efforts to embolden our cherished mother tongue, raise awareness about its proper
usage, and avoid common linguistic mistakes. Leveraging innovative technology, we aim to
showcase the brilliance and eloquence of the Arabic language and enhance its prominent cultural

and professional role in social and institutional realms.”

Salem Al Ahmad, Head of the Research and Publications Section at the SLC, and Founder of
the Initiative, underscored the core objectives of the ‘Arabic Coffee’ initiative, emphasising its

focus on equipping individuals with the necessary linguistic skills to utilise vocabulary correctly,
rectify errors, and strengthen the linguistic competence of government employees. “The initiative

also aims to highlight the richness, relevance, and civilizational significance of the Arabic language.