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‘Alghani Azzahir’ Dictionary widens horizons of

wisdom

• 13 Apr 2024

Dr. Abdelghani Ahmed Abou el Aazm authored the dictionary. WAM

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) has recently
provided copies of the ‘Alghani Azzahir’ Dictionary to the Emirates Schools
Establishment (ESE) for distribution at schools, in accordance with the UAE’s Reading
Month. Under the guidance of Jamal Bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF, Dr. Abdelghani
Ahmed Abou el Aazm authored the dictionary, which adds substantial value to the
Arabic knowledge repository by broadening its vocabulary and expanding its linguistic
significance.

This initiative is a result of the MBRF’s commitment to bolstering the strong knowledge
foundation of the Arabic language, broadening readers’ perspectives, and improving
their vocabulary and understanding of its nuances. It also seeks to support initiatives
aimed at building a community that is proficient in the Arabic language and its grammar.
As a result, this dictionary includes terms that are frequently used and widely accepted,
including common, loanwords, and coined terms, to reach Arabic language readers in
different countries.

The ‘Alghani Azzahir’ Dictionary stands out for its comprehensive coverage of both
ancient and contemporary Arabic vocabulary. The dictionary incorporates vocabulary

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