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12/20/23, 1:03 PM MBRF commemorates World Arabic Language Day 2023 at UNESCO HQ in Paris | Al Bawaba
MBRF commemorates World Arabic Language Day 2023 at

UNESCO HQ in Paris

PRESS RELEASE Published December 19th, 2023 - 10:03 GMT

During the event.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) joined UNESCO
at its headquarters in Paris to celebrate World Arabic Language Day 2023. The event, themed
‘Arabic: The Language of Poetry and the Arts,’ coincides with the 50th anniversary of the
declaration of the Arabic language as the sixth official language in the United Nations.
The celebration aimed to underscore the significance of Arabic as one of the most widespread
and utilized languages globally, spoken by over 400 million people worldwide. The activities
of the World Arabic Language Day celebrations entailed three-panel sessions: ‘Philosophy
and Poetry: The Contribution of Arabic Poetry in Shaping Knowledge and Social
Transformations;’ ‘Arabic Language and the Arts: Expanding the Horizons of Cultural
Diversity;’ and ‘Arab Latinos: The Arab Influence in Latin America and the Caribbean.’ An
additional panel session titled ‘The Arabic Language in the Foreign Land: The Vitality of the
Arabic Language and Social Cohesion in Europe’ was also organized.
Furthermore, the cultural events also included an exhibition titled ‘Building Bridges of
Understanding and Respect: The Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Programme for Arabic
Language’ that showcased the achievements of the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Programme for Arabic Language at UNESCO.
His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF, participated in the panel discussion
titled ‘The Arabic Language and the Arts: Expanding the Horizons of Cultural Diversity,’
where he highlighted the UAE’s commitment to preserving the cultural heritage of the
region. His Excellency also emphasized the UAE’s relentless efforts to launch numerous
innovative initiatives and programs that improve intellectual momentum and cultural
movement. Bin Huwaireb pointed out that the UAE places a high priority on the Arabic
language, stressing that the UAE aims to raise the language’s profile, encourage its use in the
digital era, and draw attention to its many unique characteristics that enable it to keep up with
the swift advancements across various fields. Furthermore, he also stated that the MBRF
remains committed to solidifying the Arabic language’s presence through several projects,
initiatives, and programs that support the language’s intellectual output and preservation.

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