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12/19/23, 10:39 AM MBRF Commemorates World Arabic Language Day 2023 With Events And Initiatives
In line with the previous edition’s success, which witnessed exceptional official and societal interaction, this
edition of the initiative is themed ‘Arabic: The Language of Science and Translation.’ This year, ‘Bil Arabi’ places
most of its focus on restoring the glories of Arabic, which was the world’s language in engineering, medicine,
anatomy, ophthalmology, chemistry, space, and science in its various types for more than eight centuries.

To attain this goal, the initiative and its partners will disseminate the most popular books, articles, periodicals,
and scientific research focusing on key fields to create a credible and accurate database in Arabic with the help of
skilled translators and language experts. This will be conducted under the supervision of academics from the
relevant scientific field to share it with the Arab public so that they can benefit from it and advance their
knowledge based on it. The outcomes will also be a valuable resource for the ‘Resumption of Civilization’ project,
which His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE
and Ruler of Dubai, said “it is a decision, not just a motto.”

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF, said, “We are honored to mark World Arabic
Language Day, which is an opportunity to remember the significance of the language as a key component of
humanity’s cognitive and cultural diversity. We consider this celebration as an opportunity to affirm the
authenticity and strength of this great language and its capacity to stay in line with the current developments in
various fields. Our efforts are under the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice
President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. At the MBRF, we consider it our responsibility to
support and promote the Arabic language and elevate its role. Our commitment is reflected in various programs
and initiatives we have launched, which aim at wider dissemination of the use and learning of the language.”

The MBRF’s support for the Arabic language is reflected through various initiatives and programs that
contributed to exceptional achievements. The MBRF has distributed over 50 thousand books of its publications to
parent councils in the UAE’s schools in collaboration with the Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE). This is part
of MBRF’s relentless efforts to consolidate and encourage the habit of reading among community members. The
Dubai International Program for Writing (DIPW), initiated by the MBRF, has also contributed to enhancing the
status of the Arabic language by providing training to young Arabs in writing and translation.

The MBRF commemorates World Arabic Language Day in line with its efforts to preserve and enhance the use of
Arabic in various fields and promote cultural values and pillars of knowledge supportive of progress. It serves as
a pivotal platform for promoting the Arabic language and enhancing its understanding, as well as ensuring its
value as one of the most renowned living languages with a long-standing history and significant role in shaping
human civilization.

The ’Bil Arabi’ initiative has had a key impact on the reality of the use of Arabic and its presence across various
fields, further increasing awareness of the relevance of the Arabic language and the necessity to guard it against
marginalization and underutilization among new generations. Furthermore, the MBRF organizes various
programs, such as DIPW and the Digital Knowledge Hub, to reinforce the role of the Arabic language. The MBRF
also reaffirms its strong commitment to remain at the forefront of those seeking to preserve, develop, and
promote the use of Arabic.

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