King Salman Arabic Academy Launches Harf Arabic Language Competition
The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language launched the third edition of the Harf competition for non-Arabic-speaking students, an initiative aimed at promoting the use of Arabic among non-native speakers in cooperation with universities, institutes, and educational centers across the Kingdom, with entries accepted until May 31.
The Harf competition is designed to highlight the beauty of the Arabic language and motivate learners to use it in various cognitive and practical contexts that enhance linguistic competence and confidence in expression.
The competition targets three main categories: the primary category for high school students, the intermediate category for undergraduate students, and the advanced category for graduate students.
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