Sharjah opens nominations for 8th Arabic linguistics award

Encouraging scholarly research 

As part of its commitment to advancing Arabic language studies, the award highlights research that applies modern linguistic and lexicographical methodologies. Researchers can submit their work through the official website: [https://shj-arabic-award.shj.ae/](https://shj-arabic-award.shj.ae/). 

Award structure and prize allocation 

The total prize of $100,000 is evenly divided between two categories: linguistic studies and lexicographical studies, with four winners selected. The first-place winner in each category will receive $30,000, while the second-place winner will be awarded $20,000. 

Research themes 

The 8th edition focuses on two key areas: 

1. Text Linguistics Studies – Research analysing texts at phonetic, morphological, syntactic, and lexical levels using modern linguistic concepts such as cohesion, coherence, intertextuality, and acceptability. 

2. Dictionaries of Arabic Linguistic Terminology – Studies dedicated to documenting Arabic linguistic terminology in areas such as grammar, morphology, rhetoric, prosody, linguistics, phonetics, and philology, supporting efforts to preserve and standardise Arabic terms. 

Strengthening Arabic language research 

Through these themes, the award promotes contemporary linguistic studies and fosters a connection between traditional Arabic scholarship and modern research approaches, ensuring the continued development of the Arabic language in global academic discourse. 

Celebrating Arabic’s linguistic legacy 

Dr Mohamed Safi Al Mosteghanemi, Secretary-General of Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah, underscored the award’s importance, stating: 

"This award honours studies that explore the depths of the Arabic language, uncovering its rich linguistic features and unique structural beauty. Arabic’s phonetic, morphological, and syntactic distinctiveness has made it an enduring language of knowledge and eloquence." 

He also emphasised the crucial role of terminology in lexicography, noting: 

"Terminology is essential in shaping academic and scientific disciplines. By highlighting this field, the award reaffirms Arabic’s significance as both a literary and scientific language, ensuring its continued influence in global scholarship." 

Eligibility criteria 

- Submissions must be books published from 1 January 2017 onwards and must have an international standard book number (ISBN). 

- Research published in academic journals is not eligible. 

- The submitted work must not have previously won a similar award. 

- Applicants can only enter one category and submit a single entry. 

- Previous award winners can reapply only after five years. 

- Hard copies must be sent via registered mail to the Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah.