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1/9/25, 3:20 PM ‘Bil Arabi' 2024: Empowering youth and showcasing the Arabic language in the digital era
H.E. said: “We are deeply honored by the success of the ‘Bil Arabi' initiative in inspiring younger generations to use the
Arabic language for creative expression and effective communication across social media platforms and in their day-to-
day lives. The initiative seeks to highlight the authenticity, vitality, flexibility, and capacity of the Arabic language to meet
the demands of the modern world, addressing the full spectrum of human creativity.”

H.E. expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the partners and sponsors of the ‘Bil Arabi 2024' campaign, emphasizing that
their support has been instrumental in realizing the initiative's goal of consolidating the Arabic language's leading
position on the global stage. Such fruitful collaborations also represent the broader efforts to protect the Arab world's
linguistic heritage and cultural identity.

The ‘Bil Arabi' initiative also featured a panel discussion in collaboration with UNESCO, the Arab Council for Social
Responsibility, and the Association of Arab Universities to celebrate World Arabic Language Day, attended by H.E.

Jamal bin Huwaireb and a distinguished lineup of speakers. The discussion underscored the profound global
significance of Arabic as a dynamic and inspiring language, celebrated not only as the language of the Qur'an but also
as a cornerstone of poetry and literature. It highlighted the Arabic language's pivotal role in preserving and transmitting
knowledge over eight centuries of human civilization, during which it propagated numerous insights in fields such as
medicine, engineering, and astronomy, among others.

The session emphasized the critical need to enhance Arabic content in the digital space, highlighting that over 550
million people speak Arabic worldwide. It addressed the growing concern of Westernization and stressed the

importance of raising awareness among parents to encourage their children to use Arabic in everyday life. The
speakers cautioned that prioritizing English over Arabic could negatively impact Arab children's personalities,
weakening their connection to their cultural heritage and identity. However, they reassured the audience that the Arabic
language remains secure, as it is protected through the Qur'an and its clear, eloquent revelation.

The 12th edition of the ‘Bil Arabi' initiative garnered significant engagement from young Arabs worldwide. It also
featured a series of unique activities, including ‘The Storyteller', which engaged children by narrating interactive stories,

the ‘Interactive Screen' event featuring Arabic language competitions for adults and children, as well as the ‘Selfie
Screen' event, during which the audience captured souvenir photos with Arab heritage inspired backgrounds. In
addition, the ‘Talking Hologram' enthralled the audience by facilitating an interactive digital experience in the Arabic
language.

The campaign featured an exemplary lineup of strategic partners, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abu Dhabi
Arabic Language Center, ACSR, Ahlia University in Bahrain, e& (Etisalat and), and Dubai Media Incorporated. Al-Etihad
Co-operative Insurance Co. was the event's main sponsor, with TEN, Nabd, Entrepreneur, phi advertising, and Alghad

TV Channel as its main media sponsors. Money Secrets and New Digital Solutions were the gold media sponsors,
while Al Arabiya Channel acted as the silver media sponsor, along with other sponsors such as Samsung, ADNEC, and
FENEC.

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