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‘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 they are held in conjunction with the 50th 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.

During the event, the MBRF launched the 11th 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.

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