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Furthermore, he also stated that the MBRF remains committed to solidifying the Arabic

language’s presence through several projects, initiatives, and programs that support the
language’s intellectual output and preservation. 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

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they are held in conjunction with the 50 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.

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During the event, the MBRF launched the 11 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.