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to celebrate the Arabic language for an entire week. The programs target both Arabic-speaking and non-
Arabic-speaking individuals, intending to transform the stereotype of Arabic and highlight its role as a global

language that is capable of adapting to changes in various areas.

In line with the previous edition’s success, which witnessed exceptional official and societal interaction, this
edition of the initiative is themed ‘Arabic: The Language of Science and Translation.’ This year, ‘Bil Arabi’
places most of its focus on restoring the glories of Arabic, which was the world’s language in engineering,

medicine, anatomy, ophthalmology, chemistry, space, and science in its various types for more than eight
centuries.

To attain this goal, the initiative and its partners will disseminate the most popular books, articles, periodicals,

and scientific research focusing on key fields to create a credible and accurate database in Arabic with the
help of skilled translators and language experts. This will be conducted under the supervision of academics

from the relevant scientific field to share it with the Arab public so that they can benefit from it and advance
their knowledge based on it. The outcomes will also be a valuable resource for the ‘Resumption of
Civilization’ project, which His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and

Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said “it is a decision, not just a motto.”

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF, said, “We are honored to mark World Arabic
Language Day, which is an opportunity to remember the significance of the language as a key component of

humanity’s cognitive and cultural diversity. We consider this celebration as an opportunity to affirm the
authenticity and strength of this great language and its capacity to stay in line with the current developments

in various fields. Our efforts are under the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. At the MBRF, we consider it our
responsibility to support and promote the Arabic language and elevate its role. Our commitment is reflected in

various programs and initiatives we have launched, which aim at wider dissemination of the use and learning
of the language.”

The MBRF’s support for the Arabic language is reflected through various initiatives and programs that

contributed to exceptional achievements. The MBRF has distributed over 50 thousand books of its
publications to parent councils in the UAE’s schools in collaboration with the Emirates Schools Establishment

(ESE). This is part of MBRF’s relentless efforts to consolidate and encourage the habit of reading among
community members. The Dubai International Program for Writing (DIPW), initiated by the MBRF, has also
contributed to enhancing the status of the Arabic language by providing training to young Arabs in writing and

translation.
The MBRF commemorates World Arabic Language Day in line with its efforts to preserve and enhance the

use of Arabic in various fields and promote cultural values and pillars of knowledge supportive of progress. It

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