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12/20/23, 1:03 PM MBRF commemorates World Arabic Language Day 2023 at UNESCO HQ in Paris | Al Bawaba
These initiatives include the ‘Digital Knowledge Hub’, the ‘Bil Arabi’ initiative, and the
‘Dubai International Program for Writing,’ all of which contribute to increasing the Arabic
language’s popularity and wider reach among various societal segments, especially the youth.
Bin Huwaireb underscored the importance of the ‘Arabic Language and the Arts: Expanding
the Horizons of Cultural Diversity’ session and other UNESCO-organized events,
particularly since they are held in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Arabic
language’s declaration as an official UN language. This recognition highlights the
significance of the Arabic language as one of the most widely spoken and prevalent
languages globally. In addition, His Excellency also emphasized that the celebration of World
Arabic Language Day serves as a testament to the value of this historic language, its
enormous contributions to human civilization, and its position as one of the oldest living
languages.
During the event, the MBRF launched the 11th edition of the ‘Bil Arabi’ initiative under the
theme ‘Arabic: Language of Science and Translation.’ The goal of the ‘Bil Arabi’ initiative is
to change the stereotypical image of the Arabic language and highlight its value as a
dynamic, global language while also encouraging the use of Arabic on the internet and social
media and enhancing its cognitive role internationally among Arab youth. Targeting both
Arabic and non-Arabic speakers over a week, the initiative offers a rich agenda of events and
discussion panels to celebrate Arabic, change the stereotypical perception of the language,
and demonstrate its status as a global language capable of adapting to changes across various
fields.
As part of its efforts to support the Arabic language and enhance the habit of reading in
society, the MBRF also distributed more than 50,000 books from its publications to the
parents’ councils in the UAE’s schools. This came as part of the ‘My Family Reads’ initiative
organized in collaboration with the Emirates Foundation for School Education. The Dubai
International Program for Writing was also highlighted during the event, stressing that it
contributed to training Arab youth in writing and translation, which advanced the use of the
Arabic language.

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