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12/20/23, 1:04 PM PRESSR: MBRF commemorates World Arabic Language Day 2023 at UNESCO HQ in Paris — TradingView News
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 ‘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

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