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contemporary tools with references from dictionaries and sources, deepened by research and
scientific studies to sustain the love for the Arabic language. //"
The Chairperson of the Sharjah Private Education Authority highlighted in her speech a number of
achievements made by the authority in the field of the Arabic language during the recent period.
Among these achievements were the results of the standardized Arabic language proficiency tests
"TALA" for native speakers, which assess progress in reading comprehension and writing skills.
Students in Sharjah's private schools in the academic year 2023-2024 achieved levels above
average in all educational stages.

Al Hashemi concluded her speech by announcing the launch of the digital Arabic language library
initiative, as an extension of the "Read you are in Sharjah" campaign initiated by Sheikha Bodour
bint Sultan Al Qasimi. She also announced the authority's launch of an exceptional award named
the "Arabic Language Gem" within the 29th edition of the Sharjah Award for Educational
Excellence. This award, competed for by all government and private schools in the country, aims
to enhance the Arabic language and empower the entire educational community to possess Arabic
language skills and apply them in the fields of science and life.
His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and the attendees witnessed a visual presentation titled "Our
Roots Will Remain" that highlighted the efforts of the authority in the fields of teaching and learning
the Arabic language, along with excerpts from His Highness's words emphasizing the importance
of the Arabic language and the necessity of caring for it.
Dr. Issa Saleh Al Hamadi, the Director of the Educational Center for Gulf Arabic Language in
Sharjah, delivered a speech in which he pointed out the importance of the forum's themes. He
mentioned that the world is witnessing a massive technological revolution driven by artificial
intelligence, so the teaching of Arabic cannot be isolated from this. Many challenges facing Arabic
language education can be turned into opportunities to facilitate this education, such as improving
reading and texts for both native and non-native speakers, enabling them to deal with poetic and
prose texts for appreciation and study.

Dr. Issa Al Hammadi further emphasized the importance of learning Arabic in the age of artificial
intelligence, summarizing that the continuous technological evolution relies on natural languages
for interaction, with Arabic being foremost among them. It is a language of communication and
understanding that aids in better comprehension and communication, as well as in the fields of
translation and content. Learning Arabic will facilitate content translation and creation of new
content, alongside professional development in the job market, as Arabic proficiency is a
competitive advantage. This is because artificial intelligence requires multilingual content, with
Arabic being the most precise and expressive language.

Dr. Issa Al Hammadi called for collaboration and concerted efforts among specialized entities and
institutions to harness artificial intelligence in developing Arabic education. He explained that
artificial intelligence can be utilized in Arabic language education applications, such as developing
vocabulary, everyday expressions, and terminology, as well as enhancing performance speed and
accuracy in learning Arabic.
Dr. Issa Al Hammadi concluded his speech by reviewing the key publications accomplished by the
Gulf Arabic Education office and its departments in the field of artificial intelligence and its
teaching. These include the book "Artificial Intelligence in Schools: A Guide for Teachers and
Administrators" and "Ethics in the Digital World: Guiding Students through Major Social Issues,"
along with specialized teaching books such as "Teaching Artificial Intelligence," "Teaching Robotics
in Schools," and "Teaching in the Fourth Industrial Revolution."

The opening ceremony featured a song titled "We Sing in Arabic" performed by students from the
French school who are non-native Arabic speakers. The song addressed the love for the Arabic
language, the importance of learning it, and its inclusion of meanings, literary eloquence, and
linguistic richness that set it apart from other languages.

Engineer Tariq Al Hammadi, from the Sharjah Private Education Authority, announced a new
initiative in the form of the "Stand Up for Teachers" card dedicated to male and female teachers.
He noted that this initiative is a gesture of appreciation and honor for those who work in building
the future of generations, stating, "Under the gracious patronage of His Highness the Ruler of
Sharjah, the Authority launched the 'Stand Up for Teachers' initiative in February 2024, in
recognition of their significant role. With generous support from His Highness, the Authority
allocated AED 9.2 million for the training and qualification of teachers. The Authority is proud to
introduce the 'Stand Up for Teachers' card as a pioneering new initiative added to a series of
initiatives to appreciate teachers. The card offers eligible individuals in the educational sector
various discounts and privileges on academic training, health insurance, travel, food items,
communications, and government transaction facilitation."
Al Hammadi expressed gratitude to all sponsors who participated in supporting the initiative for the
stability of the educational environment, teachers, and their support.

At the end of the opening ceremony, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah honored Dr. Diaa Al Kaabi
from the University of Bahrain and Dr. Reema Al Kurdi, an educational expert at King Abdullah

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