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MBRF commemorates World Arabic Language

Day 2023 at UNESCO HQ in Paris

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The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) joined

UNESCO at its headquarters in Paris to celebrate World Arabic Language Day 2023. The
event, themed ‘Arabic: The Language of Poetry and the Arts,’ coincides with the 50th
anniversary of the declaration of the Arabic language as the sixth official language in the
United Nations.

The celebration aimed to underscore the significance of Arabic as one of the most
widespread and utilized languages globally, spoken by over 400 million people
worldwide. The activities of the World Arabic Language Day celebrations entailed three-
panel sessions: ‘Philosophy and Poetry: The Contribution of Arabic Poetry in Shaping
Knowledge and Social Transformations;’ ‘Arabic Language and the Arts: Expanding the
Horizons of Cultural Diversity;’ and ‘Arab Latinos: The Arab Influence in Latin America
and the Caribbean.’ An additional panel session titled ‘The Arabic Language in the
Foreign Land: The Vitality of the Arabic Language and Social Cohesion in Europe’ was
also organized.

Furthermore, the cultural events also included an exhibition titled ‘Building Bridges of
Understanding and Respect: The Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Programme for
Arabic Language’ that showcased the achievements of the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al
Saud Programme for Arabic Language at UNESCO.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF, participated in the panel
discussion titled ‘The Arabic Language and the Arts: Expanding the Horizons of Cultural
Diversity,’ where he highlighted the UAE’s commitment to preserving the cultural
heritage of the region. His Excellency also emphasized the UAE’s relentless efforts to
launch numerous innovative initiatives and programs that improve intellectual
momentum and cultural movement. Bin Huwaireb pointed out that the UAE places a
high priority on the Arabic language, stressing that the UAE aims to raise the language’s
profile, encourage its use in the digital era, and draw attention to its many unique
characteristics that enable it to keep up with the swift advancements across various
fields. 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

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