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12/19/23, 9:57 AM SLC conducts ‘Arabic Coffee’ seminar in celebration of World Arabic Language Day | Web Release
Dubai. The UAE Declaration of Arabic Language was unveiled at the UAE Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai, in the presence
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of Arab Ministers of Culture. This momentous declaration took place on the sidelines of the 22 session of the
Conference of Ministers Responsible for Cultural Affairs in the Arab World and coincided with the World Arabic
Language Day.

Ahmad bin Meshar Al Muhairi, SLC Secretary General, stated: “Organising this seminar is a testament to the SLC

dedication to championing the mastery and preservation of the Arabic language within the community, especially among
the Dubai Government employees. This 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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