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Arab News
15-05-2025
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King Salman Arabic academy celebrates graduates
RIYADH: The King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language held a ceremony in Riyadh recently to celebrate the graduation of the second group of non-native speakers from the Abjad Center. A total of 168 male and female students were honored after fulfilling all the program's requirements, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Washmi, secretary-general of the academy, said the Abjad Center offers a learning experience designed to equip non-native speakers with strong and effective communication skills. Al-Washmi added that the program reflects the refinement of the academy's educational model, reinforcing its role as a leading scientific authority on the Arabic language. The initiative amplifies the academy's educational and cultural impact in line with the objectives of the nation's Human Capability Development Program, he said.
Arab News
16-02-2025
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- Arab News
King Salman academy launches third Arabic program for non-native speakers
RIYADH: The King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language has begun accepting applications for its third study program for non-native speakers at the Abjad Center in Riyadh. The program, which follows an advanced academic methodology, will accept applications until March 15, with in-person study starting on Sept. 1, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The center offers a comprehensive educational experience aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The program has four levels, each lasting two months, for a total of eight months and 160 instructional hours per level, averaging 20 hours per week, the SPA reported. It focuses on core language skills — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — while incorporating cultural activities to enhance learning and immerse students in the Arabic-speaking environment. The first edition attracted more than 16,140 applicants from 162 nationalities, with more than 130 students from 34 nationalities accepted. The second edition received even more interest, with 16,472 applications from 126 nationalities and more than 150 students from about 40 nationalities admitted.
