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Press Release

seminar aligns with the SLC’s overarching mission to amplify the importance of Arabic among the

youth, particularly amidst the prevalence of foreign languages. The seminar is part of the SLC’s

ongoing efforts to showcase the timeless essence of the Arabic language, given its adaptability
and relevance to innovative advancements in various contemporary sciences, thanks to its unique

characteristics and diverse writing styles across numerous literary and scientific disciplines.”

Commenting on the seminar, Salem Al Ahmad said: “The seminar is held annually on December
18 to commemorate the World Arabic Language Day and highlight the richness and vitality of

this language. It is aimed to spotlight the remarkable qualities of Arabic, namely, eloquence,
diversified synonyms, intricate phonetics, multifaceted connotations, subtleties, nuances,

richness of expression, rhetorical features, grammar, and other unique features that demonstrate
its enduring relevance in navigating the modern world. Additionally, it underscores Arabic’s status

as one of the most widely spoken languages globally. Firmly believing in the significance of the
Arabic language and its far-reaching cultural role, we, at the SLC, remain committed to the Arabic

Coffee initiative and will continue hosting this seminar every year.”

Al Ahmad added: “This initiative plays a significant role as it contributes to restoring the Arabic

language to its glory and its prestige as an effective tool and medium of communication,
interaction, knowledge, and scientific exploration. This requires concerted efforts of all the
stakeholders to preserve and elevate the status of the Arabic language, safeguarding it against

the dominance of other languages.”

At the end of the seminar, Salem Al Ahmad highlighted the significance of SLC employees'

mastering Arabic, especially the legal officers who work on drafting legislation. He also presented
statistics and figures on the Arabic language. The seminar concluded with a session titled ‘Arabic

Coffee Cups’, which explored the common language pitfalls and celebrated the Arabic language
nuances through quizzes.

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