Sharjah 24: The Arabic Language Youth Council (ALYC) participated in the activities of the twelfth International Government Communication Forum 2023 (IGCF), in Sharjah, within an interactive session that discussed the importance of enhancing the presence of the Arabic language in different fields, including media, digital content, and smart applications.
The council is a partnership between the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre and the Arab Youth Centre, in cooperation with the “Bil Arabi” initiative of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, and the “Zai” Centre for Arabic Language Research at Zayed University. The council aims to empower and involve youth in efforts to enhance their connection to Arabic and identity using in the different fields of life.
This participation translates the vision and mission of the council, and the directives of Her Excellency Shamma bint Suhail bin Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Community Development, Vice President of the Arab Youth Centre, who previously stressed the importance of continuing to employ creative young energies and increasing the contributions of community members and institutions to keep the Arabic language at the core of their interest, and exploring economic, cultural and professional opportunities it provides to young people.
Eight members from 4 countries participated in the session, namely the UAE, India, Palestine and Syria, during which they discussed several topics about their contributions to serving the Arabic language, each according to their field and work.
Amer Mohammed spoke about his experience in transforming the Arabic language into content that spreads on social media through his project “Howeya” (Identity), and his programme “Bel Fosha” (in Classical Arabic).
Maysam Azzam spoke about entertainment content and the presence of the Arabic language in international media, such as on the “Shahid” platform.
Mohammed Al Hassani also discussed the relationship between colloquial dialects and classical dialects, which he presented in his book.
Ammar Suso gave an explanation of the most important applications of artificial intelligence that serve the Arabic language, and his “automated shaper” project.
Ahmed Rashdan discussed the role of the Arabic language in cultural competitions, through his participation in creating the content of the “Arab Reading Challenge.”
Sarah Abdi spoke about Arabic calligraphy that inspired her to implement the “Abdi Arabic Calligraphy Tools Trading” project.
Fatima Al Ameri presented her experience on the “Futtaim World Platform”, which revolves around bilingualism and the world of handmade arts.
Sarah Ahmed also spoke about the presence of the Arabic language in the international youth art of comic stories (manga), through her writing of the comic story “The Epic of the Heart of Reverence.”
The council puts the efforts of its creative and ambitious young members into one framework that includes projects and initiatives to serve the Arabic language scientifically, practically, culturally and socially, in addition to participating in international fora and conferences.
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