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Statement by H.E. Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar, SLC

Secretary General, on International Mother

Language Day 2025

21/02/2025

20 February 2025 - “International Mother Language Day offers a valuable opportunity to highlight the crucial

role that mother languages play in shaping cultural identity, preserving collective memory, and safeguarding
heritage, while also highlighting the achievements and contributions of civilisations.

As our mother language, Arabic holds profound significance in the United Arab Emirates, reflecting our
national identity and cultural heritage while embodying a deep sense of loyalty to the legacy of our

forefathers. The UAE remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting the use of Arabic through various
initiatives aimed at raising awareness of its importance, celebrating Arabic literature, and encouraging
research and innovation related to our mother language.

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