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SLC releases second edition of "Arabic

Coffee" e-booklet

27/03/2024

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

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