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Press Release

SLC organises ‘Linguistic Security’ workshop to promote Arabic

Language and Strengthen its Legal Safeguards

26 October 2025: The General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate

of Dubai (SLC) organised a workshop titled ‘Linguistic Security’, attended by legal professionals
from the SLC General Secretariat and various government entities in Dubai. This initiative forms

part of national efforts to promote the Arabic language and affirm its pivotal role as a cornerstone
of the UAE’s national identity, while exploring the effective legislative mechanisms for its

promotion and protection.

The workshop addressed several key themes, including the concept and dimensions of linguistic
security, the deep connection between language and national identity, legislative frameworks for

safeguarding the Arabic language, the role of linguistic policy in maintaining the integrity of the
language, and an overview of government initiatives aimed at promoting linguistic security.

H.E. Ahmad Saeed bin Meshar Al Muhairi, SLC Secretary General, emphasised the Arabic
language’s pivotal role in shaping the national identity. His Excellency stated “Arabic is not merely

a means of communication, but a living expression of our shared heritage and sense of belonging.
It embodies the memory of our civilisation and serves as a bulwark protecting our national identity

against the challenges of modernity.”

H.E. Al Muhairi added: “Preserving the Arabic language requires the concerted effort of all
concerned entities to safeguard it and enhance its applications, in line with the vision of our wise

leadership, which places the Arabic language at the heart of our national priorities.”

The presenter of the workshop, Mr. Salem Ibrahim Al Ahmad, Head of the Research and
Publications Section at the SLC General Secretariat explained: “The Linguistic Security workshop