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Al Etihad
10-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre signs MoU with Dubai Media Academy
10 Apr 2025 16:48 ABU DHABI (WAM)The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Media Academy to strengthen collaboration, implement joint programmes and initiatives that promote Arabic language skills, and produce meaningful, high-quality media content that meets audience the terms of the MoU, the two parties will work together to develop and implement academic programmes and research studies, enhance publishing efforts, promote the exchange of resources and knowledge, and develop advanced academic partnership also aims to use artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to enrich Arabic content, launch innovative initiatives, and organise joint events that benefit both the academic and media sectors, thus contributing to the achievement of both entities' strategic Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of the ALC, said, 'The signing of a memorandum of understanding with Dubai Media Academy reflects our commitment at the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre to advance the status of the Arabic language and promote meaningful and constructive content that plays a pivotal role in enhancing the knowledge and cultural and awareness of the Emirati community.''This cooperation underscores our joint commitment to implement programmes, launch initiatives, and deliver meaningful content in innovative ways that keep pace with the times and their needs and reach audiences all around the world,' bin Tamim added. 'Furthermore, this collaboration strengthens the role national media plays in showcasing the UAE's cultural achievements, all while supporting strategic efforts to establish a strong presence for the Arabic language, promote Arabic cultural content, and preserve authentic values and cultural identity in the community,' he Bu Samra, Director of Dubai Media Academy, said, "Our collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre represents an important milestone in our quest to enhance the presence of Arabic language and culture in the media landscape, especially in light of the transformations taking place in new media based on artificial intelligence technologies. We believe in the importance of adapting these technologies to serve our language and identity, and to create contemporary Arabic content that combines quality and innovation, keeping pace with the aspirations of new generations."The MoU between the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre and the Dubai Media Academy will help expand the reach of the Arabic language and Emirati culture, and raise awareness of the importance of integrating Arabic into daily life. By launching specialised research projects, the MoU aims to develop modern educational solutions that support Arabic language learning and enhance the quality of cultural content available to the public. The collaboration also allows for the organisation of events and seminars that promote cultural exchange and open wider avenues for dialogue between different segments of the community. These joint initiatives are poised to enhance cultural engagement, strengthen national identity, and position the UAE as a global cultural hub that seamlessly blends tradition and modernity.
Bahrain News Gazette
06-04-2025
- General
- Bahrain News Gazette
Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre Launches Index to Measure Community Connection with Arabic
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has introduced an innovative index designed to evaluate the community's engagement with the Arabic language. This initiative aligns with the UAE's proclamation of 2025 as the 'Year of the Community.' According to Bahrain News Agency, the index employs a statistical model to monitor the development of individuals' connections to Arabic across personal, familial, and institutional dimensions. It gathers empirical data on language use in various aspects such as reading, writing, speaking, and digital communication, with a particular emphasis on its use within families, especially involving children. The purpose of the index is to assess community interaction with the Arabic language and to support its promotion. It also examines institutional backing through ALC initiatives that include book publishing, creative content development, talent nurturing, skill-building, literary festivals, and awards. Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of the ALC, highlighted that the index embodies the leadership's vision to foster a cohesive society and strengthen national and cultural identity. He emphasized that since its inception, the Centre has been committed to connecting society to the Arabic language across creative, knowledge-based, and cultural fields, engaging both Arabic speakers and non-speakers. The index will be applied to residents of Abu Dhabi across different demographic segments, resulting in values that indicate the level of engagement, from full connection to complete detachment. This aims to guide policy and coordinate future initiatives. The launch of this new index coincided with the announcement of the 2025 results of the Arabic Language Perception Index, which has been assessing public sentiment since 2021 regarding Arabic in comparison with English. The survey includes more than 6,000 individuals aged 15 and above. The findings revealed that Arabic scored highest in areas of creativity, such as language aesthetics and content, and culture, particularly heritage. In contrast, English led in the knowledge category, especially in scientific content. Dr. bin Tamim remarked that while speakers of each language believe in the prominence of their own, understanding how perceptions evolve over time necessitates more profound social and linguistic study. He added that the indicators will bolster efforts to enhance Arabic's role as a language of science, culture, and creativity, and to expand its presence in digital content and scientific research.
Asharq Al-Awsat
30-01-2025
- Science
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center Launches 5th Edition of Research Grants Program
The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has announced the launch of the fifth edition of its Research Grants Program 2025, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. The program is designed to encourage and support innovative research in Arabic language studies and books, aiming to enhance the language's standing, foster intellectual growth and advance scientific research. It also seeks to build a comprehensive Arabic research database that will serve both regional and global communities, WAM said. The program offers six to eight grants each year with a total value of up to AED600,000 across several fields, including Arabic lexicon, academic curricula, literature and criticism, teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers, applied and computational linguistics, and editing of manuscripts in all fields of Arabic language. Since its inception, the program has awarded 28 grants to researchers across a diverse range of disciplines, WAM said. 'The Research Grants Program reinforces the Centre's efforts to establish a solid database for rigorous Arabic-language research and studies, in addition to advancing scientific research in Arabic and expanding its horizons, with a focus on originality and innovation,' ALC Chairman Dr. Ali bin Tamim said. 'We are confident that this edition of the program will bring significant contributions,' bin Tamim added. 'Throughout its four previous editions, the program set key standards in Arabic-language writing and scientific research. It has become a vital platform for dedicated researchers who work diligently to bring fresh insights to the field of Arabic studies.'
