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Press Release

To improve and promote knowledge sharing, as well as establish a robust Arabic knowledge repository

MBRF provides copies of ‘Alghani Azzahir’ Dictionary to Emirates

Schools Establishment in conjunction with UAE Reading Month

03 April 2024 - The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF)
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
His Excellency 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 from literature and
journalism, offering interpretations and implications in both literal and figurative contexts. The

dictionary also incorporates various formulas, structures, and numerous literary references from

the Holy Qur'an, the Prophet's hadiths, and several poetry collections.

It also features literary contributions from ancient and modern writers and authors from across
the Arab world. Additionally, the dictionary features Arabic collocations, proverbs, Arabized

words, and several other terms, along with their origins written in Latin. It further sheds light on
religious, cultural, scientific, and technical terms, as well as several illustrations of plants, animals,

geographical maps, and artistic paintings, among others. In essence, the dictionary is a valuable
linguistic resource for university students, professors, scholars, and writers.