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12/19/23, 10:39 AM MBRF commemorates World Arabic Language Day 2023 with events and initiatives | Web Release
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

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